Ocean City beach & boardwalk
Dogs are welcome on the beach and boardwalk through the off-season (October–April) and banned entirely May–September; a year-round bayside dog playground fills the summer gap.
Season: Dogs allowed Oct 1 – Apr 30 only
The rules, verified
- Oct 1 – Apr 30: dogs allowed on beach and boardwalk
- May 1 – Sep 30: no dogs on beach or boardwalk
- Leash required; clean up and remove waste
- Year-round option: Dog Playground at 94th St, bayside
Set by Town of Ocean City. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: winter dog beaches: the off-season payoff · seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)
Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland district)
Leash required Year-round✓ National Park Service · verified 2026-08
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Delaware Seashore State Park
Seasonal access Seasonal — check dates✓ Delaware State Parks · verified 2026-08
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Dewey Beach
Timed off-leash Seasonal — check dates✓ Town of Dewey Beach · verified 2026-08
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Corson's Inlet State Park
Seasonal access Seasonal — check dates✓ NJ Division of Parks & Forestry · verified 2026-06
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Verified against: Town of Ocean City — official source (checked 2026-08-30).
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