Park Rules and Etiquette

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.