Public Works

Junipero Dog Beach

   

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Background

Initiated by a City Council directive to identify and evaluate potential locations for a second off-leash dog beach, the City of Long Beach is moving forward with plans to expand opportunities for outdoor recreation with pets in response to strong community interest. Following a comprehensive review of Downtown shoreline sites, the beachfront area just east of the Junipero Beach Sports Court was identified as the most suitable location due to its convenient parking, accessible pedestrian access, and compatibility with other beach activities. 

The new dog beach will offer a safe, accessible and well-managed environment modeled after the success of Rosie's Dog Beach and incorporate best practices for water quality, sand maintenance and environmental protection. 

As part of the project, the City will finalize the boundaries of an approximately four-acre off-leash area, conduct public outreach to gather community input and install educational signage to promote responsible pet ownership and protect coastal resources.

Timeline

Project timeline is set barring weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances.

Objectives

• Expand recreational access
• Implement best practices for water quality, sand management and habitat protection

Project Features

• Establish a four-acre off-leash dog recreation beach zone
• Install educational and regulatory signage that promotes responsible pet ownership and water quality awareness

Project Funding

This project is supported through Tidelands funds.

More Information

• 02.11.2026 Junipero Dog Beach Community Meeting Presentation  

Latest Updates

February 2026

A virtual community meeting was held on February 11 to share more information about the Junipero Dog Beach project. Participants received an overview of the project background, proposed location, and anticipated next steps, and had the opportunity to ask throughtful questions and provide feedback.