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Rules and Regulations Fairmount Park belongs to all of us. We invite and encourage you to enjoy the Park, but please remember to clean up when you're done. By following these rules and regulations, you'll help guide us in our efforts to keep our Park clean, healthy, and fun. So please, follow them. Prohibited in all park areas: Littering and dumping Driving on the grass or other non-vehicle areas Wrecking, removing or defacing Park property Removing any plants, animals or rocks. Vending, selling or soliciting anything without a permit Lighting a fire, except in a stone fireplace or a metal barbecue stand Using metal detector devices Skiing, skating(rollerblading) or skateboarding on roads in the Park unless the road is designated for recreational purposes Camping Do not set up or maintain a tent, shelter or camp without a permit. Curfew Permits are required if you're in the Park after the 1:00 a.m. curfew. Dogs Your dog(s) must be leashed. Fishing You may fish, but you have to follow the laws outlined by the Commonwealth. Hunting You are not allowed to hunt, trap, chase or capture any kind of wildlife. Do not disturb any nest(s) or egg(s). Noise Loud music or noise is allowed only in certain approved areas under restricted conditions. A permit is required. Meetings/Assemblies/Picnics If you're having a meeting or assembly with 75 people (or more), you'll need to fill out a permit. You'll find permit information below. Trail Use Seven (7) miles per hour is the fastest you are allowed to go on Park trails. Please do not drive any faster. Joggers - pedestrians have the right-of-way except during sanctioned and/or organized running races. Bicyclists - all other trail users have the right-of-way, except during sanctioned bicycle races. Bicycling is allowed on all roads within the Park, except as posted on Kelly Drive and Martin Luther King Drive (West River Drive). Permits and Forms Permits are required for a number of activities throughout the Park. To download a permit application please visit our forms page. Athletic Fields, 215-685-0052 Sports and Field Permits must be reserved through the Athletic Facilities office to ensure field availability. Permits are required for all organized activities, some fees apply. Picnics or Special Events, 215-685-0060 Park users wishing to secure a date and location for picnics, family reunions, or other special events in the park must obtain a permit from the Special Events Office. Permits are required for all groups of 75 or more! Fees apply. Trail User, 215-683-0220 All users of Park trails over the age of 16, except those on foot, are required to have a permit. Weddings and/or Photos, 215-685-0060 If you have any questions about the Rules and Regulations, please call 215-683-0200. Remember, we want everyone to enjoy all the Park has to offer. |
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