City of Asbury Park: dogs on beaches

Dogs are only allowed on the Dog Beach (north end, Deal Lake Drive entrance). In season (May 16 to September 14) only from 6pm to 8:30am; off-season at all times. Dogs may be off-leash if supervised and no seals are present. Boardwalk: no dogs in season; leashed dogs off-season.

Source: City of Asbury Park, Dogs & Dog Beach Rules. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Asbury Park Dog BeachNo dogs 9am to 6pm, from May 16 to September 14. Off-leash dogs allowed midnight to 9am and 6pm to midnight, from May 16 to September 14. Off-leash dogs allowed from September 15 to May 15. No dogs the rest of the time