From Broadway to boardwalks, New York City has it all. Your pup is invited to participate in some of the fun. However, their access to the beach may be limited during the peak summer months since the Big Apple is such a bustling tourist destination. Don’t let that stop you from taking your dog on vacation! New York City hosts dog runs that are near the water and open at all times of the year. Plus, there are even more opportunities for adventure if you’re willing to travel an hour or less outside the city limits.
The Top 10 Dog-Friendly Beaches in New York
- Manhattan Beach Dog Run
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Fully fenced dog park right beside Manhattan Beach
Features two separate play areas for large and small dogs
Water fountain available
Multi-terrain playground with grass, artificial turf, and gravel
On-leash only walking around Manhattan Beach Park
- Rye Playland Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580
🕐 Open Times: October through April
💲 Cost: $4 per adult, $3 per child
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
The site of an Art Deco era arcade that’s open during the warmer months
Open to dogs only during off-season months from October to April
A local favorite
- East Hampton Main Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍101 Ocean Ave, East Hampton, NY 11937
🕐 Open Times: Dog-friendly from 6:00 PM to 9:00 AM from May-September; Available 24 hours from September-May
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: September-May
Allow your dog to frolic off-leash from September-May
Visit with your canine friend from 6:00 PM to 9:00 AM during peak summer months
Snack shop onsite with restrooms
- Coney Island & Brighton Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍101 Ocean Ave, East Hampton, NY 11937
🕐 Open Times: October 1 until May 1
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Walk your dog on the historical grounds of Coney Island Amusement Park
Open to dogs during the slower months
Leash law strictly enforced
- Calvert Vaux Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍Bay 44th St. &, Hunter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Cozy park in Brooklyn where you can walk your dog on-leash
Grassy fields available for playing fetch
Hosts views of Gravesend Bay
- Rockaway Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍1-12, 1-98 Cross Bay Pkwy, Far Rockaway, 11693
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No, except in dog run areas
5 mile stretch of boardwalks
Water access
Off-leash dog run areas
Beach open 24 hours, dog run open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Larchmont Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍118 Park Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538
🕐 Open Times: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Small beach with fantastic views of Long Island Sound
Limited parking
Water access available
- Little Stony Point Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍3007 Bear Mountain-Beacon Hwy, Cold Spring, NY 10516
🕐 Open Times: Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Closed on weekends
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Only an hour’s drive from NYC
Dog-friendly walking trails alongside the Hudson River
Great place for pups to swim
- Lake George Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍Lake George, NY 12845
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Located north of Albany and Saratoga Springs
Year-round beach access for pups
Off-leash allowed, but take caution because the area isn’t fenced
Usually crowded with furry friends and their humans
- Gypsy Bay Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍14 Ledyard Ave, Cazenovia, NY 13035
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Located near Syracuse, in upstate New York
Small park with access to Cazenovia Lake
Swimming allowed
Conclusion You’ll find no shortage of beach fun near New York City, especially during the winter off-season months. If you visit with your furry friend in the summer, make sure to call ahead or research before you go to make sure your dog is allowed to accompany you. Most beaches are open 24/7 and will allow you to bring your dog after dark and before sunrise. If you’re looking for an off-leash adventure, be sure to check out the local dog runs near the water or plan a trip to a more secluded beach on the outskirts of town. As with all cities, New York City beaches and dog runs do require your dog to be vaccinated against rabies and they may ask for proof, so remember to pack your papers when you go. See also: 10 Sunny Dog-Friendly Beaches in Long Island
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From Broadway to boardwalks, New York City has it all. Your pup is invited to participate in some of the fun. However, their access to the beach may be limited during the peak summer months since the Big Apple is such a bustling tourist destination. Don’t let that stop you from taking your dog on vacation! New York City hosts dog runs that are near the water and open at all times of the year. Plus, there are even more opportunities for adventure if you’re willing to travel an hour or less outside the city limits.
The Top 10 Dog-Friendly Beaches in New York
1. Manhattan Beach Dog Run
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Fully fenced dog park right beside Manhattan Beach
Features two separate play areas for large and small dogs
Water fountain available
Multi-terrain playground with grass, artificial turf, and gravel
On-leash only walking around Manhattan Beach Park
2. Rye Playland Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580
🕐 Open Times: October through April
💲 Cost: $4 per adult, $3 per child
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
The site of an Art Deco era arcade that’s open during the warmer months
Open to dogs only during off-season months from October to April
A local favorite
3. East Hampton Main Beach
🗺️ Address: 📍101 Ocean Ave, East Hampton, NY 11937
🕐 Open Times: Dog-friendly from 6:00 PM to 9:00 AM from May-September; Available 24 hours from September-May
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: September-May
Allow your dog to frolic off-leash from September-May
Visit with your canine friend from 6:00 PM to 9:00 AM during peak summer months
Snack shop onsite with restrooms
4. Coney Island & Brighton Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍101 Ocean Ave, East Hampton, NY 11937
🕐 Open Times: October 1 until May 1
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Walk your dog on the historical grounds of Coney Island Amusement Park
Open to dogs during the slower months
Leash law strictly enforced
5. Calvert Vaux Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍Bay 44th St. &, Hunter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Cozy park in Brooklyn where you can walk your dog on-leash
Grassy fields available for playing fetch
Hosts views of Gravesend Bay
6. Rockaway Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍1-12, 1-98 Cross Bay Pkwy, Far Rockaway, 11693
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No, except in dog run areas
5 mile stretch of boardwalks
Water access
Off-leash dog run areas
Beach open 24 hours, dog run open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
7. Larchmont Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍118 Park Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538
🕐 Open Times: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM daily
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Small beach with fantastic views of Long Island Sound
Limited parking
Water access available
8. Little Stony Point Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍3007 Bear Mountain-Beacon Hwy, Cold Spring, NY 10516
🕐 Open Times: Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Closed on weekends
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Only an hour’s drive from NYC
Dog-friendly walking trails alongside the Hudson River
Great place for pups to swim
9. Lake George Dog Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍Lake George, NY 12845
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Located north of Albany and Saratoga Springs
Year-round beach access for pups
Off-leash allowed, but take caution because the area isn’t fenced
Usually crowded with furry friends and their humans
10. Gypsy Bay Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍14 Ledyard Ave, Cazenovia, NY 13035
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: No
Located near Syracuse, in upstate New York
Small park with access to Cazenovia Lake
Swimming allowed
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- Fully fenced dog park right beside Manhattan Beach
- Features two separate play areas for large and small dogs
- Water fountain available
- Multi-terrain playground with grass, artificial turf, and gravel
- On-leash only walking around Manhattan Beach Park
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The site of an Art Deco era arcade that’s open during the warmer months
Open to dogs only during off-season months from October to April
A local favorite
Allow your dog to frolic off-leash from September-May
Visit with your canine friend from 6:00 PM to 9:00 AM during peak summer months
Snack shop onsite with restrooms
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- Walk your dog on the historical grounds of Coney Island Amusement Park
- Open to dogs during the slower months
- Leash law strictly enforced
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- Cozy park in Brooklyn where you can walk your dog on-leash
- Grassy fields available for playing fetch
- Hosts views of Gravesend Bay
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- 5 mile stretch of boardwalks
- Water access
- Off-leash dog run areas
- Beach open 24 hours, dog run open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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- Small beach with fantastic views of Long Island Sound
- Limited parking
- Water access available
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- Only an hour’s drive from NYC
- Dog-friendly walking trails alongside the Hudson River
- Great place for pups to swim
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- Located north of Albany and Saratoga Springs
- Year-round beach access for pups
- Off-leash allowed, but take caution because the area isn’t fenced
- Usually crowded with furry friends and their humans
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- Located near Syracuse, in upstate New York
- Small park with access to Cazenovia Lake
- Swimming allowed
Conclusion
You’ll find no shortage of beach fun near New York City, especially during the winter off-season months. If you visit with your furry friend in the summer, make sure to call ahead or research before you go to make sure your dog is allowed to accompany you. Most beaches are open 24/7 and will allow you to bring your dog after dark and before sunrise. If you’re looking for an off-leash adventure, be sure to check out the local dog runs near the water or plan a trip to a more secluded beach on the outskirts of town. As with all cities, New York City beaches and dog runs do require your dog to be vaccinated against rabies and they may ask for proof, so remember to pack your papers when you go.
See also: 10 Sunny Dog-Friendly Beaches in Long Island
Featured Image Credit: Julija Kumpinovica, Shutterstock
