Governors Island Working Dogs Max, Chip & Quinn can't wait to welcome dogs to Governors Island on Saturdays & Sundays this winter.
Winter Dog Days at Governors Island
Celebrate Winter Dog Days with us on Saturday, April 20, at Governors Island’s Earth Day celebration! We’ll have a dog food truck, pet portraits, activities from Museum of the Dog, live trainings with School for the Dogs, giveaways from The Better Bone, and more.
Dogs are allowed on Governors Island daily from December 1 through April 30. This seasonal program allows dogs, along with their human counterparts, to enjoy the Island’s incredible 172-acres, complete with car-free pathways, open fields and incredible views — along with a fenced-in seasonal dog park located in Colonels Row. Unlike anywhere else in the city, Governors Island offers crowd-free areas for leashed dogs and their humans to enjoy the sights of New York Harbor, with plenty of room to explore.
Dog Days Rules:
- Dogs are allowed on Governors Island daily beginning at 10am from December 1 to April 30. In accordance with NY State law, only service dogs are allowed on Governors Island other days and times.
- Dogs must remain on a leash, including while on Trust for Governors Island operated ferries.
- New this year: a free ticket add-on is required for visitors bringing their dogs over. This is available for ferry tickets purchased at govisland.org/ferry.
- Dogs are currently not allowed in indoor spaces on Governors Island.
- Dogs are only allowed off-leash in the designated dog park in Colonels Row, open December 1 through April 21. All dogs and their humans must adhere to the posted dog park rules (click here to view).
- Dogs must keep out of landscaped and planted areas.
- You must pick up after your dog and place all dog waste in the landfill bins located around the Island — we’ll have bags available, but please bring your own just in case.
Related
See below for past programs and events on Governors Island.