
Governors Island Working Dogs Max, Chip & Quinn can't wait to welcome dogs to Governors Island on Saturdays & Sundays this winter.
Winter Dog Days
Dogs are allowed on Governors Island in the off season only (November through April).
Dog Days Rules:
- Dogs are allowed on Governors Island daily during all regular hours from November 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.
- 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.
- The off-leash dog park in Colonels Row was open from November 1, 2024, through March 7, 2025. It will reopen November 2025.
- 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.