Open 6am-8pm

The Dog Zone is nearly three acres of shore available for off-leash exercise. The Dog Zone is not a dedicated “dog beach.”This recreational opportunity is overseen by the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, with the assistance of the Recreation Dog Park Association. The Long Beach Dog Zone was recognized by the California Parks and Recreation Society with a Facility Design and Park Planning Award in 2003. The judges noted the successful efforts to consider aesthetics, environmental protection, and community use in creating a place for dogs and dog owners to recreate along the beach in their own community.

The Dog Zone is a non-supervised facility.Use at your own risk.The City of Long Beach and the Recreation Dog Park Association accept no responsibility for the behavior of dogs, dog owners, or general beach patrons.

Location:
The Dog Zone is on the beach in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach.It is generally located between Roycroft and Argonne Avenues.For parking, enter at Bennett Avenue (from Ocean Boulevard).

Hours:
The Dog Zone is in effect from 6am to 8pm every day.The Dog Zone may be closed occasionally due to a special event or poor beach conditions.

Amenities:
The Dog Zone has metered parking, trash cans and nearby restrooms. Some bags are provided in dispensers, but users are encouraged to bring their own bags from home.

Rules:
Dog Zone users must comply with these rules for the safety of everyone and every dog. They are posted in the parking lot:

• Dogs are not permitted at any other time than the scheduled hours, or at any other place than the Dog Zone and access paths.
• The Dog Zone must be accessed from the parking in a 90-degree angle to the marked boundaries.
• Each dog must be under the control of an adult.Only one dog per adult is permitted. The dog must be under visual and voice control at all times.
• Pick up after your dog and dispose of waste in the containers.
• Dogs must be older than 4 months, vaccinated and licensed. Puppies younger than 4 months are not permitted for their and other dogs' protection.
• Owners must have a leash. Dogs shall be on leashes whenever outside the Dog Zone.
• No aggressive dogs. Dog owners are legally responsible for injuries caused by their dog.
• Professional dog trainers/handlers are not permitted to use the facility for instruction.
• No female dogs in heat.
• All dogs must wear a collar with current tags.
• No spiked collars; they can hurt other dogs.
• No food – human or dog – of any kind.
• Owners shall provide drinking water for their dogs as needed.
• Children must be supervised by adults. Children are not permitted to run, shout, scream or wave their arms or otherwise excite or antagonize dogs.