NYC Parks: dogs on beaches

Leashed dogs may use the sand and boardwalk at Rockaway, Coney Island, Brighton, Manhattan, Midland and South Beaches from October 1 until May 1. In summer (Memorial Day weekend to October 1) dogs are kept off the beaches and boardwalks. NYC Parks pages don't agree on May, so we show no dogs from May 2.

Source: NYC Parks, Dog-friendly Areas. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Rockaway BeachNo dogs from May 2 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Coney Island BeachNo dogs from May 2 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Brighton BeachNo dogs from May 2 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Manhattan BeachNo dogs from May 2 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Midland BeachNo dogs from May 2 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• South BeachNo dogs from May 2 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time