Pets

Visiting with pets?

Are you planning to visit Flight 93 National Memorial with your furry friend? Pets are welcome at the memorial, but please adhere to the following rules to ensure that you, your pet, and other visitors all have a memorable visit!

 

Pets must be leashed at all times. They are welcome on all trails and parking areas.

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Service Animals

The National Park Service policy defines a service animal as being individually trained to perform a specific task that assists a person with a disability. Service dogs are legally permitted anywhere that visitors can go.

Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are not service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they have not been trained to provide a task directly related to a disability. Emotional support animals are considered to be a pet.

 

Pet Restricted and Pet Friendly Areas

What to Know When Visiting With Your Pet

Pet Restricted Areas

Visitor Center Complex:

• Pets are not permitted inside the Visitor Center or Learning Center
• Pets are not permitted on the Flight Path Overlook

Memorial Plaza:

• Pets are not permitted in the area of the interpretive panels
• Pets are not permitted inside the visitor shelter
• Pets are not permitted on the Memorial Plaza walkway
• Pets are not permitted at the Wall of Names or on the Flight Path Walkway

Please note that these restrictions include pets in bags and strollers. 

Pet-Friendly Areas

Tower of Voices:

• Pets are permitted on all walkways at the Tower of Voices

Visitor Center Complex:

• Pets are only permitted in the parking lot area and on trails (see below)

Memorial Plaza:

• Pets are permitted in and around the parking lot area
• Pets are permitted on the grass walkway that runs parallel to the Memorial Plaza walkway--this walkway leads to the end of the Memorial Plaza and allows you and your pet to view the Wall of Names from a slight distance

Trails:

• Pets are permitted on all gravel hiking trails, including:
  • Western Overlook Trail
  • Allée
  • Trail of Rememberance

General Rules

• Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
• Pets may not be left unattended at any time.
• Collect and dispose of pet waste. Pet waste can pass diseases to local wildlife and can be a hazard for other visitors. Trash receptacles are available at the bathrooms.
• Remember to check yourself and your pets for ticks.

 

For more information, please see 36 CFR 2.15 PETS in the Superintendent's Compendium.

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