What are the rules for Gramercy Park?

No booze, no games, no pets, no entertainment - and keep off the grass: The rules for those with keys to Gramercy Park.



Gramercy Park is one of the most exclusive private parks in the world. Access is strictly limited, and the rules are enforced by a private security patrol. Here are the key rules:

The Fundamental Rule: Access

  • Key Holders Only: The park is locked at all times. The only people allowed inside are residents of the 39 surrounding buildings who hold an original, brass Gramercy Park key. These keys are issued and controlled by the Gramercy Park Trust.
  • No Temporary Access: There are no daily passes, tours, or public hours. You cannot pay to enter.
  • Guest Policy: Keyholders may sign in a limited number of guests (rules on the number are strict and enforced). The keyholder must accompany their guests at all times.

Rules of Conduct Inside the Park:

For those fortunate enough to gain entry, the following rules (posted at the park’s entrances) must be strictly followed:

  1. Children: Must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The use of wheeled toys (bikes, scooters, skateboards) is prohibited.
  2. Pets: Dogs are not allowed under any circumstances. This is one of the most famous and strictly enforced rules.
  3. Food & Drink: No picnicking. Consuming food or beverages (including alcohol) is prohibited.
  4. Music & Noise: Playing musical instruments, radios, or creating disruptive noise is not allowed. It is a place for quiet enjoyment.
  5. Plants & Wildlife: Do not pick flowers, touch the plantings, or disturb the wildlife (including the famous resident

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