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 570-491-2771 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 closing 11/1/2026
Firefly Field is FREE to ALL Matamoras residents.? If you need more information, please contact Kelly at 570-471-2771 ext 4 or email her at [email protected].
