New York City Public Beaches include 14 miles of beaches maintained by NYC Parks. All beaches are free and open to the public. Dogs are not allowed to enter any bathing facilities, including New York City beaches. However, as a courtesy, leashed dogs are allowed on the sand at Wolfe’s Pond Beach, South Beach, Manhattan Beach, Midland Beach, Cedar Grove Beach, Coney Island Beach, and Brighton Beach from October 1 until May 1. Dogs are not allowed on the sand and boardwalk at Rockaway Beach from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk at Orchard Beach from May 20 to October 1. Leashed dogs are allowed on the boardwalk/promenade at South Beach, Midland Beach, Brighton Beach, and Coney Island Beach. Leashed dogs are allowed on the boardwalk at Manhattan Beach from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m only.
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