Dogs Allowed in Dormont Borough Parks

Dogs—previously banned from Dormont's parks—are now free to explore the areas, provided their owners follow a few rules.

voted earlier this month to allow dogs in borough-owned parks, as long as they remain on a leash and are kept on walkways, roads or trails, or immediately adjacent to those areas.

Dogs still are not allowed on or near playground areas, and are not allowed on baseball or sports fields. Owners must clean up after their pets.

On Saturday, a number of playful pups could be found walking their humans in . Have you taken your dog to explore new territory yet?

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