Dog Parks
Citiparks offers several special areas where your dog can legally run without a leash. Off-Leash Exercise Areas (OLEAs) are important for dog socializing and unhindered play. Please enjoy these parks with your furry friends!
Are dogs allowed in the parks?
Yes, but the dog must be on a leash at all times, unless utilizing one of the Off-Leash Exercise Areas (OLEAs). Dogs are not allowed in playgrounds, fields or courts at any time. (Ordinance 473.05b)
About Off-Leash Areas
Citiparks offers several special areas where your dog can legally run without a leash. Off-Leash Exercise Areas (OLEAs) are important for dog socializing and unhindered play. Please enjoy these parks with your furry friends!
For more information on off-leash areas, please call 412-255-2539.
Year-round Off Leash Areas:
- Allegheny Commons Park (West Commons), Central Northside
- Bernard Dog Run, Lawrenceville
- Downtown OLEA
- Frick Park, Squirrel Hill
- Highland Park
- Olympia Park, Mount Washington
- Riverfront Park, South Side
- Riverview Park, Perry North
Before attending one of our dog parks please review the OLEA Guidelines and Rules
Please remember:
- No glass objects (bottles, jars, etc.) are permitted at any time.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed; a special permit must be secured.
- No hunting is permitted.
- Trees can not be cut down and removed, including fallen trees.
- It is important to the natural environment for the trees to remain.
