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Dogs in Green-Wood Cemetery — Brooklynian

Dogs in Green-Wood Cemetery

cupoclark
cupoclark
edited November -1 in Greenwood Heights and Sunset Park
I'm aware bikes aren't allowed in Green-Wood Cemetery, but I am not sure if it's open to dog walks. The Green-Wood Cemetery website is a little difficult to navigate. If rules and regulations are posted, I have not been able to find them.

Any information anyone has would be great.
Thanks
Clark

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  • yavel
    yavel
    I saw someone in there recently with a dog, but I was under the impression that that wasn't allowed. It was a really small dog, so maybe it got by the guard? Doesn't hurt to give them a call though.
  • lostingreenwoodhts
    lostingreenwoodhts
    NO DOGS! Or cats, horses, mongoose, etc.

    The only way you are allowed with a doggie is if the pouch is in a car along for the ride to visit your love one. They have allowed animals ONCE in the history, which was over the summer when the ASPCA had a celebratory event on their anniversary and the rededication of the monument of their founder Henry Bergh. Quite an event, great exhibit followed in GW's chapel over the summer.

    So, sorry. For a definite answer, call them at 718-678-7300 and ask, but I am very familiar with the Cemetery ;)

    The only permissible animals are permanent residents of the green-spaces of Green-Wood: raccoons, parrots, squirrels (many species), birds (more species than I can list here...and migratories. GW is part of the Autobahn Society's migratory trail), several hawks and way to many geese... :evil:
  • lostingreenwoodhts
    lostingreenwoodhts
    Oh, I forgot, besides some feral cats :evil: , there is ONE dog that is a permanent resident. A yellow lab-mix that wanders the grounds. Seen it a few times...supposedly befriended an older gentleman who regularly visits his son's grave...so the urban legend goes...
  • smitty
    smitty
    The reason is because they want it to be a place of reflection, not a place of recreation - out of respect for mourners, etc.
  • lostingreenwoodhts
    lostingreenwoodhts
    Smitty wrote: The reason is because they want it to be a place of reflection, not a place of recreation - out of respect for mourners, etc.
    While that is true, they are also evolving into a cultural destination. Their Green-Wood Historic Fund is dedicated to the preservation and beautification of the Cemetery as an open green space, bird sanctuary and historically significant place (i.e the National Historic Landmark status they received this year).

    They encourage people to visit, whether you have love ones interred within their gates or not. There are walking tours though out the year, performances, book talks in the Chapel, etc.

    Obviously be respectful of folks visiting their love ones, but also make sure to have a good time taking in the sites and history.

    We're in there 2-3 times a week. make sure to visit Battle Hill, highest point in Bklyn to see a great view of the city and the historic view of the Statue of Liberty from the steps of the statue of Minerva. :)
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