Full Notification

As we near the beginning of beach season, please read the reminders below regarding dog regulations for Asbury Park Beaches & Boardwalk. Dogs are not permitted on any portion of Asbury Park Beaches other than the Asbury Park Dog Beach at any time – see below for hours.

From May 16 to September 14: Dogs are not permitted on the Boardwalk. Dogs in Asbury Park can enjoy the Asbury Park Dog Beach during specified hours.

• AP BOARDWALK: Dogs are not permitted on the Boardwalk from May 16 to September 14.

• AP DOG BEACH: Dogs that are licensed and supervised are allowed on the Asbury Park Dog Beach May 16 to September 14 in the evenings and early mornings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 a.m only. Dogs MUST be off the beach by 8:30 a.m. Dogs are not permitted on any portion of Asbury Park Beaches other than the Asbury Park Dog Beach. To help protect our beaches, please keep dogs off dunes. Dogs may be off leash on the Asbury Park Dog Beach if properly supervised and no seals are present. Dogs that become aggressive or uncontrollable MUST be immediately leashed and removed from the area. Use the Deal Lake Drive beach entrance or the entrance at the north end of Fisherman’s Parking Lot to access the Asbury Park Dog Beach – do not use the 8th Avenue entrance from the Boardwalk. Dog handlers must always and immediately clean up after their dogs.

For more information, visit www.cityofasburypark.com/dogs