Recreational avtivities in cemeteries

I dont know. But frankly I think its very rude to “bike ride” through a cemetery. I dont know if its a Jewish one or a non Jewish one, but regardless, the families likely dont appreciate it and anyone there at the grave of a loved one at the time of this recreational activity will likely be very bothered.

we have an absolutely beautiful cemetery near us, it was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed Central Park. The original purpose of the cemetery was to attract people to bury their dead OUTSIDE the city, and the cemetery and an adjoining arboretum were designed for the recreation of the living, who needed to devote the better part of the day to get out to the cemetery and back, as well as the dead.

Though there are places to walk, picnic and birdwatch, bicycling through the cemetery is not allowed. I think it is believed to be undignified.

Many people have objected to this policy over the years, since the cemetery is amid rolling hills would make a marvelous place to ride.

I have no problem walking and watching and doing most things at this cemetery, after all, it was designed for that purpose, and its grounds are very beautiful.

I wouldn’t do anything undignified though, because I also realize that this is a sacred place to the families of those buried there and wouldn’t want to upset or offend any of them.

In over 30 years, I have never seen anyone be disrespectful of this lovely place. I think cycling would be compatible with the cemetery, and that cyclists could treat it in a respectful manner, as do the walkers and birdwatchers.