Beach and Waterfront

Asbury Park Dog Beach

Give your dog room to run beside the ocean at a designated beach with year-round access and seasonal hours.

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Dog policy Off-Leash
Cost Free
Best time to visit Summer

Asbury Park Dog Beach offers one of the Jersey Shore’s best opportunities for dogs to experience the ocean. Licensed and supervised dogs may be off leash within the designated area when no seals are present.

From May 16 through September 14, dogs may use the beach only between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. From September 15 through May 15, dogs are permitted throughout the day. The boardwalk also opens to leashed dogs during the off-season.

Access the dog beach from Deal Lake Drive or the northern end of Fisherman’s Parking Lot. The Eighth Avenue boardwalk entrance should not be used

Plan your visit

Address
1738 Ocean Ave N
Asbury Park NJ 07712
Hours
May 16–September 14: 6:00 p.m.–8:30 a.m.
September 15–May 15: Open to dogs throughout the day
Phone
732-775-0900
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Summer access is limited to 6:00 p.m. through 8:30 a.m. Dogs must be off the beach by 8:30 a.m.
  • Use the Deal Lake Drive entrance or the north end of Fisherman’s Parking Lot.
  • Do not use the Eighth Avenue entrance from the boardwalk.
  • Dogs may be off leash only when properly supervised and no seals are present.
  • Leash and remove any dog that becomes aggressive or uncontrollable.
  • Keep dogs off the dunes.
  • Dogs must wear collars with valid licenses.
  • Dogs are prohibited from all other Asbury Park beach sections.
  • Bring fresh water and prevent your dog from drinking ocean water.

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