National Historic Site · MA

Dogs in Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendlyLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Leashed pets are welcome on most of the outdoor grounds.

Pets are allowed across the majority of the outdoor grounds on a leash, but not in the formal garden or the house.
Photo: NPS Photo / James P. Jones | Photography RI · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Pets are allowed across the majority of the outdoor grounds on a leash, but not in the formal garden or the house.

Where dogs are banned

The formal garden and the house interior.

Leash rule

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

Official source
National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
National Historic Site

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site?

Leashed pets are welcome on most of the outdoor grounds. Pets are allowed across the majority of the outdoor grounds on a leash, but not in the formal garden or the house.

What is the leash rule at Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Are service animals allowed at Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.