Guidelines for dog owners visiting Hamilton Grange National Memorial. Please follow BARK!
National parks are going to the dogs! Our furriest family members can become part of the BARK Ranger pack by modeling these best practices when visiting parks:
Bag your pet’s waste: Pet owners are responsible for removing pet waste from all areas in the park.
Always leash your pet: Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Respect wildlife: Pets can harass or harm wildlife by making noise or scaring wildlife away.
Know where you can go: Pets are allowed on the trails around Hamilton Grange National Memorial. Pets are not permitted in public buildings or on interpretative walks. Pets should not be left unattended. Summer heat poses a threat to pets left in vehicles.
Service animals are an exception to those rules and may accompany their owner to all park locations.Under theAmericans with Disabilities Act(ADA),Service animalsare defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
Becoming a Bark Ranger
Well-behaved dogs are invited to bring their human companions and become official Hamilton Grange National Memorial Bark Rangers! Learn the rules of B.A.R.K., where and how to enjoy Hamilton Grange with your pet, and earn your Bark Ranger dog tag*!
BARK Ranger Day is happening on April 25, 2021, as part of the annual National Park Week celebration. Join us on social media and share your pet's fun park experiences using #BarkRanger and #NationalParkWeek.To receive a Hamilton Grange National Memorial BARK Ranger dog tag* please e-mail us and pledge that you furriest family member will follow the best practices when visiting parks. Share your photographs of your dog wearing their Hamilton Grange National Memorial BARK Ranger dog tag with us on social media!
*while supplies last
