Bradley Beach (off-season)
Dogs are not permitted on the beach May 16 through Sep 30; outside those dates dogs may use the beach (owners must clean up). Year-round, dogs are allowed on the east-side sidewalk of Ocean Avenue.
Season: Dogs prohibited May 16 – Sep 30; permitted off-season
The rules, verified
- Prohibited on the sand May 16 – Sep 30
- Permitted off-season — owner cleanup is mandatory
- East-side Ocean Avenue sidewalk allowed year-round
Set by Borough of Bradley Beach. 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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Asbury Park Dog Beach (8th Avenue)
Timed off-leash Seasonal — check dates✓ City of Asbury Park · verified 2026-06
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Sea Girt beaches (off-season)
Seasonal access Seasonal — check dates✓ Borough of Sea Girt · verified 2026-09
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Coney Island & Brighton Beach (off-season courtesy access)
Seasonal access Seasonal — check dates✓ NYC Parks / NYC 311 · verified 2026-06
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Midland & South Beach, Staten Island (off-season courtesy access)
Seasonal access Seasonal — check dates✓ NYC Parks · verified 2026-06
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