Park Etiquette & Rules
Please help us maintain the park and preserve it for the enjoyment of all by abiding by the following rules:
Please do…
- Be courteous to all.
- Stay on pathways and grass.
- Leave flowers, plants, seeds, and fruit for all to enjoy.
- Throw away trash, do not litter.
- Walk bikes, scooters, and other means of transport through the park.
- Keep pets on leash and clean up after them.
- Picnic on the lawns and at tables. Groups should consider reserving the Picnic Area via our website. https://kaskeypark.bio.upenn.edu/garden-rental/
- Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania campus rules.
Please do not…
- Walk in or cut through the garden beds.
- Weed or pull up plants, there is staff which maintains the park.
- Release animals into the garden or pond.
- Graffiti or otherwise damage the park or it’s property.
- Use trees to lock up or support bicycles and scooters. Bike racks are located north of Leidy Labs, west of Levin Building, and east of Goddard Laboratories.
- Set up slacklines or hammocks, which can damage trees.
- Use tobacco products, the University of Pennsylvania is a tobacco-free campus. https://www.hr.upenn.edu/policies-and-procedures/policy-manual/other-policies/tobacco-free-campus
For your safety…
- Do not walk over ropes, chains, fences, or other barriers.
- Do not enter the pond or climb on the waterfall.
- Do not climb trees.
- Do not feed or attempt to pet wildlife including fish, turtles, ducks, frogs, and squirrels.
- Supervise children at all times.