Fort Stanwix B.A.R.K. Rangers!

Who's a good dog? This one is! He's on-leash like a good canine visitor.

National Park Service

Did you know that dogs are welcome to visit Fort Stanwix National Monument with their special people? Learn the rules of B.A.R.K., participate in two activities below, and take the oath to become a Bark Ranger! You can also visit the ranger station inside the historic fort for a special B.A.R.K. Ranger stamp and collar tag!

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Activities:

1. FIND A POOP BAG STATION - Sometimes your friend may wish to leave a present behind at the park. There are poop poles provided at two locations along the park trail, and several trash cans. Find one, just in case you must dispose of one of these gifts.
2. TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR PUP ON LEASH - It is always important to keep your dog on a leash while exploring. Take a picture of your dog on their best behavior at the park!
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3. SAY HELLO TO ANOTHER VISITOR - Whether in your living room, in a local park, or on the lakeshore, find a spot to share a snack with your pet. Remember to keep them on a leash, dispose of any poop bags if needed, and always check hot pavement with the back of your hand before letting your pet walk across a street or parking lot on a hot day. If you can't hold your hand there, it's too hot!
4. VISIT A BONUS PARK - Explore a park that shares Fort Stanwix’s 
   history. Gansevoort Park, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution, and the Oneida Carry Monument, are all in walking distance. Be prepared to share a picture of your pupper in your picked park!

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B = Bag your poop!
• Help keep the park clean by bagging your and placing it in a trash receptacle. 
• Dog waste is not natural fertilizer. It pollutes waterways and can spread disease. 

A = Always wear a leash!

• Keep your dog and others safe by using a handheld leash no more than 6ft in length.
• Even if your dog is friendly, not every person, animal, or other dog will react well to them.

R = Respect wildlife!

• Dogs can scare and chase birds and other animals away from nesting, feeding, and resting spots.
• Even small animals wildlife can be unpredictable and dangerous to pets. Give them space.

K = Know where you can go!

• With the exception of service animals, no pets are permitted in park visitor centers. However, pups can go through most areas of the historic Fort that their humans can.

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BARK Ranger Pledge:

(Fill in your pet's name and your name in the spaces. Raise your right hand and your pet's paw and read the pledge out loud.)

I, _______________________, a well-behaved dog, and my human, ____________________, promise to respect the rules of B.A.R.K. and to help show others how to care for our National Parks.

Congratulations, BARK Ranger!
 

Details

Activity

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets are welcome to visit Fort Stanwix National Monument with some restrictions.

Walking animals along the park's roadways and trails is a favorite activity for many owners. But exposure to unfamiliar people and surroundings can cause unusual or even aggressive behavior in some pets. There are also many loud noises that can be caused from the surrounding city and from historic weapons demonstrations through out the day that may frighten them.

Owners are responsible for their pet's care and conduct while on park grounds. To provide for the safety and enjoyment of pets, owners and fellow visitors, we request that pet owner comply with the following rules when visiting Fort Stanwix with their animals:

• Pets must be on leash and under control at all times when outside their owner's vehicle. There are no designated areas for leaving pets unattended and tied to an object.
• Pets are allowed in all outdoor areas of the park open to the public. Pets are not allowed inside any public use buildings. Only service animals or those in training to become service animals are allowed inside buildings with their owners or trainers.
• Owners are responsible for removing any pet excrement left by their animals in the park's exhibit areas, trails, and all green spaces intended for public use.
• Respect park wildlife. Urban parks have wildlife too! All wild animals within the park are protected; no matter if it's a city squirrel or a country squirrel.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Reconstructed Fort
Accessible parking is reserved in a pull-off in front of the fort.

All introductory videos are open captioned and FM assistive listening devices are available upon request.

Not all areas in the fort are accessible, including the public restrooms. Ramps can be made available by request to tour the inside buildings of the parade ground.

Park Trails
The trail surrounding the fort is approximately 1/2 mile long.It is partially paved and includes portions that consist of compacted gravel.

Service Animals
Service animals are welcome at Fort Stanwix National Monument.

Please keep in mind that some living history demonstrations, like cannon firing or musket firing demonstrations that take place in the reconstructed fort, can be stressful and scary for our animal companions.

For More Information about accessability at Fort Stanwix National Monument, please visit the following website. 

Duration:

3 minutes, 6 seconds

All dogs are welcome at Fort Stanwix. And here's a dog's-eye tour to get you started on your way! 2016 is the 40th anniversary of the Fort Stanwix National Monument opening to the public and the park is celebrating by releasing a series of 40 short films about the park's history and its future!