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Dogs on a leash all year

Leash on all Galveston beaches and the Seawall.

Source: City of Galveston, Good Neighbor brochure 2026. 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 Galveston: the rule in full

Dogs must be on a leash in all open public areas, including the beach and the Seawall (city ordinance: leash of 6 feet or less on public beaches). Off-leash play only at the fenced Lindale Dog Park.

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