Asbury Park Dog Beach

No 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

In summer dogs must be off the beach by 8:30am. Off-leash only if supervised and no seals are present. Use the Deal Lake Drive entrance.

Source: City of Asbury Park, Dogs & Dog Beach Rules. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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City of Asbury Park: the rule in full

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.

Nearby beaches

• Sea Girt BeachDogs on a leash from October 1 to March 14. No dogs the rest of the time
• Point Pleasant BeachDogs on a leash from October 1 to April 30. No dogs midnight to 8am and 3pm to midnight, from October 1 to April 30. No dogs the rest of the time
• Sandy Hook ocean beachesNo dogs from March 15 to September 15. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Island Beach State ParkDogs on a leash all year
• Long Beach Township beachesNo dogs from May 1 to September 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)