National Historic Site · NY

Dogs in Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?

Limited accessLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted inside this historic birthplace house, and the site is an indoor house museum with no park grounds to walk a dog.

There are no trails or grounds. The site is a reconstructed brownstone in Manhattan's Gramercy Park area with indoor exhibits and guided tours.

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Where dogs are allowed

There are no trails or grounds. The site is a reconstructed brownstone in Manhattan's Gramercy Park area with indoor exhibits and guided tours.

Where dogs are banned

Indoors, inside the historic house (ADA service animals excepted)

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 Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site?

Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted inside this historic birthplace house, and the site is an indoor house museum with no park grounds to walk a dog. There are no trails or grounds. The site is a reconstructed brownstone in Manhattan's Gramercy Park area with indoor exhibits and guided tours.

What is the leash rule at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site?