The community dog map. Find off-leash dog parks and dog beaches near you — with the rules that matter (off-leash hours, seasonal limits, fenced or not, water access, parking). Snap a photo, rate them, and plan your outing. Browse city guides or open the live map.
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Uptown (lakefront) · 601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Chicago's famous off-leash dog beach at the north end of Montrose Beach — an official Dog Friendly Area where dogs swim and run leash-free on the sand and in Lake Michigan. The city's premier warm-weather dog destination.
Belmont Shore · 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
LA County’s only legal off-leash ocean beach: a roughly 3-acre marked Dog Zone of open surf and sand in Belmont Shore. Dogs run leash-free in the water and on the sand between Granada and Roycroft Avenues.
Haulover / Bal Harbour · 10800 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33154
Miami-Dade's only official off-leash ocean dog beach — a designated stretch between lifeguard towers #2 and #3, directly across from the Bark Park and reached via parking lots #3 and #4. Dogs swim and run off-leash here under owner control.
Ocean Beach · 5156 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
One of the first official leash-free beaches in the U.S. (1972). Leash-free 24/7 on the sand north of Lifeguard Tower 5.
Mission Bay · Fiesta Island Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
Leash-optional across the whole island, plus a fully fenced area. Calm bay water that’s ideal for first-time swimmers.
Coronado · Ocean Blvd & Sunset Park, Coronado, CA 92118
Leash-free year-round at the north end, by NAS North Island. Keep leashed until you reach the sand — zero-tolerance enforcement.