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Dogs in Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Limited accessLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Leashed pets are welcome on the surrounding National Mall grounds and walkways, but pets are excluded from most memorials.

Pets on a six foot leash may walk the National Mall grounds and paths near the memorial. Pets are excluded from most memorials themselves.
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Where dogs are allowed

Pets on a six foot leash may walk the National Mall grounds and paths near the memorial. Pets are excluded from most memorials themselves.

Where dogs are banned

Inside memorial areas (pets are excluded from most memorials)

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.

Where to go instead

The memorial sits on the National Mall near the Lincoln Memorial at 22nd Street and Constitution Avenue NW.

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National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
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Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

Leashed pets are welcome on the surrounding National Mall grounds and walkways, but pets are excluded from most memorials. Pets on a six foot leash may walk the National Mall grounds and paths near the memorial. Pets are excluded from most memorials themselves.

What is the leash rule at Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Where can I hike with my dog near Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

The memorial sits on the National Mall near the Lincoln Memorial at 22nd Street and Constitution Avenue NW.

Are service animals allowed at Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

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