Canine Beach (Fort Lauderdale Beach)

Timed, leashed Fort Lauderdale, FL Verified · 2026-09-04

Dogs are allowed on the posted Canine Beach section — from lifeguard tower 16 to 100 yards north of Sunrise Boulevard — during the morning and evening windows only.

Hours: 6–9 a.m. and 5–7 p.m.

The rules, verified

Hours: 6–9 a.m. and 5–7 p.m.
Only from lifeguard tower 16 to 100 yards north of Sunrise Boulevard (posted as Canine Beach)
Maximum three dogs per owner or handler
City parks rule: leash or tether no longer than six feet

Set by City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.

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What to bring to Canine Beach (Fort Lauderdale Beach)

Fresh water and a bowl Salt water makes dogs thirstier, and drinking it makes them sick. Bring more than you think.
A leash you can hold, 6 ft or shorter City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation sets a 6-foot maximum here. A retractable line at full extension is not that.
A jug of water to rinse off Salt and sand left in a coat itch, and they end up all over the car. A rinse at the tailgate solves both.
A life jacket, if there's swell Strong swimmers still get tired in a rip, and a handle on the back is how you lift a wet dog out of the water.
Waste bags, more than you need The fastest way a beach loses its dog access is people not picking up.

Check the sand first. Hold the back of your hand against it for seven seconds. If you can't, neither can their paws — go early, go late, or stay on the wet sand.

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Miami Beach city beaches (outside Bark Beach)

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Bark Beach (South Beach)

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Off-leash zone Year-round

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Verified against: City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation — official source (checked 2026-09-04).

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Canine Beach (Fort Lauderdale Beach)

The rules, verified

Map & directions

Nearby & related beaches

Haulover Park — beach access for dogs

Bark Beach at Spanish River Park

Miami Beach city beaches (outside Bark Beach)

Bark Beach (South Beach)

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