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Bringing dogs into Philadelphia public park space marked as animal-free zones — whether on a leash or not — is already against the rules, but it soon could become law with a hefty fine for violators.

If a dog enters playgrounds, recreation centers, ballfields, spraygrounds, athletic courts, gardens or any public park space labeled as animal free citywide, the owner would face a $2,000 fine — if a new bill becomes law.

The bill was sponsored by City Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr., who represents District 5, and co-sponsored by District 6 Councilmember Mike Driscoll.

“We want to make sure that our

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