Pooch Passes for the dog park are available at the borough office and are required to enter this area of the park. Pooch Passes are free for Matamoras residents, $15 per family per calendar year for non-borough residents. Applications can be found under the forms section of our website. Proof of rabies vaccine and a valid dog license is required.
2026 Pennsylvania Dog Licenses
Pennsylvania’s Dog Laws:
– If your dog is not licensed, you may be fined up to $500 per dog.
– Your dog must be under control and supervised at all times; fines range from $500-$1000 per dog. You are responsible for any damage caused by your dog on someone else’s property.
– It is illegal to mistreat or abuse animals. Report suspected abuse to your local humane organization or police.
– Purposely poisoning a dog, whether it is yours or someone else’s, is illegal.
– You may not abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. You could be fined $1,000 plus court costs.
– Puppies under eight weeks old cannot be bartered, traded, sold, or transferred.
– You must have a kennel license if you keep, sell, transfer, adopt or foster at least 26 dogs in a calendar year.
– If your dog attacks or kills a human or domestic animal without provocation, it may be considered dangerous. You may face extensive fines and restrictions.
Pennsylvania’s Rabies Law:
Ignoring Pennsylvania’s rabies vaccination law can be costly – in more ways than one. Dogs and cats are exposed to the rabies virus through wild and stray animals, posing a threat to their health and yours.
– Dogs and cats three months or older must have a current rabies vaccination
– Owners of non-vaccinated pets may be fined up to $300 plus court costs
– Licensed veterinarians can vaccinate dogs and provide a vaccination certificate
– Dog wardens perform random checks to ensure rabies vaccinations are current
License Your Dog. It’s the Law:
– All dogs three months or older or upon transfer must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year
– Owners of non-licensed dogs can be cited with a maximum fine of $500 per dog plus court costs
– Dog wardens randomly canvass neighborhoods to ensure all dogs are licensed, violators may be fined
– If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get your dog back home
– Licensing fees help the millions of dogs in Pennsylvania by funding the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement
– Purchase a license from your local county treasurer or issuing agent
– An annual license is $10.80, and a lifetime license is $52.80, discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities
Pavilions
There are multiple pavilions available for rent at the park for special events and parties. Contact Kelly @ [email protected] or call 570-471-2771 ext 4 at the borough office for more details on how to reserve a pavilion. Rental application forms can be found under the forms section of our website.
Lowes Grove: Is a private picnic area inside Firefly Park for children’s parties. The area accommodates 25-30 people; picnic tables with umbrellas, this is not a covered pavilion.
Drake Pavilion: The Drake Pavilion is located behind Firefly Park. This pavilion accommodates up to 40 guests; there is a grill and electric onsite.
Vocci Pavilion: The Vocci Pavilion is our largest space available for rent. It is located at the far end of the park, located near the dog park and pickle-ball courts. There is electric and a fire pit for grilling.
Don’t forget to visit the Veterans Memorial Park and Education Center located behind the football field.
Firefly park CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Please place your trash in the provided trash containers. Have a wonderful season in the Park.
Firefly Field is FREE to ALL Matamoras residents. Firefly Field passes are available at no charge to residents at the borough office. This now includes a child visiting with a proof of resident’s pass (i.e. grandchild, niece, nephew). You can also inquire about passes via email: [email protected].
There is a $1 per person entry fee for non-borough residents while the splash pad is open.
Please help keep our park clean and litter free!
SPLASH PAD -CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Splash Pad Closure Update:
We want to thank everyone who enjoyed the splash pad this summer! It was wonderful seeing families and neighbors gather and cool off together! As the season winds down and schools have reopened, the splash pad is now closed for the year and will not be open during Labor Day weekend.
We look forward to welcoming you back next summer for another fun-filled season.
