A public easement is an easement that gives all people (the public) the right to use and enjoy a tract of property such as a street, sidewalk, park, or beach.
In Pennsylvania, a public easement is a legal right that allows the public to use certain property for specific purposes, such as for streets, sidewalks, parks, or beaches. Public easements are typically established through dedication, where a property owner dedicates a portion of their land for public use, or through prescription, where the public has used the land for a period of time without the owner's explicit permission, leading to the establishment of legal rights. These easements are maintained by public entities such as municipalities or state governments, and they ensure that the public can access and enjoy the designated areas. The specific regulations and statutes governing public easements in Pennsylvania can be found in the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 68 (Real and Personal Property), as well as in local ordinances that may outline the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of these easements.