Rockaway Beach (off-season courtesy access)
NYC beaches ban dogs during beach season, but Rockaway is one of the named beaches where leashed dogs are allowed on the sand and boardwalk outside the season.
Season: Beach season (May 1 – Oct 1): no dogs on sand. Off-season: leashed dogs permitted on sand and boardwalk as a NYC Parks courtesy
The rules, verified
- No dogs in any NYC bathing facility May 1 – Oct 1
- Off-season: leashed (≤6 ft) dogs allowed on sand/boardwalk at named beaches including Rockaway
- Carry proof of license + rabies vaccination (NYC Health Code)
Set by NYC Parks / NYC 311. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
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Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Manhattan Beach (off-season courtesy access)
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Coney Island & Brighton Beach (off-season courtesy access)
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Long Beach (City of Long Beach, NY)
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Midland & South Beach, Staten Island (off-season courtesy access)
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