Balloons are banned at Allegheny County parks in Pennsylvania

No balloons allowed in Allegheny County parks

A new policy is banning balloons in all nine Allegheny County parks

PITTSBURGH —

Balloons are banned in all nine Allegheny County parks, effective immediately, under a new policy announced Thursday.

“The use of balloons, including helium-filled, latex, or water balloons are prohibited within the Parks,” said a post on the county parks’ social media pages. “This includes decorative or prop uses at shelters, park facilities, wedding venues, and all events hosted within the Parks.”

The release of balloons and sky lanterns in county parks is also prohibited, according to the post.

“This decision is in direct response to frequent litter and debris left from balloons brought into the Parks by visitors. This litter and debris are a threat to our wildlife and requires substantial cleanup efforts from maintenance crews and volunteers annually,” the post said. “We ask everyone to please respect and adhere to this new policy going forward.”

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Where are the county parks?

There are nine county parks in Allegheny County:

Boyce Park Deer Lakes Park Harrison Hills Park Hartwood Acres Park North Park Round Hill Park Settlers Cabin Park South Park White Oak Park

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🎈 NEW Allegheny County Parks Policy 🎈

Effective immediately, balloons are NOT permitted in all nine county parks.

The use of balloons, including helium-filled, latex, or water balloons are prohibited within the Parks. This includes decorative or prop uses at shelters, park… pic.twitter.com/12eg26Qax2

— Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) August 27, 2026

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