Where can your dog actually go on Long Island?

Heckscher State Park

• Dogs allowed in undeveloped areas only
• Leash no more than 6 feet
• Not permitted in buildings, walkways, picnic or bathing areas

Hither Hills State Park

• Dogs permitted in certain areas only
• Areas east of Napeague Harbor, north of Montauk Parkway, west of overlook parking
• Leash no more than 6 feet
• Not in buildings, walkways, picnic or bathing areas

Montauk Point State Park

• Dogs allowed in certain park areas only
• Never in buildings, campgrounds, walkways, picnic or bathing areas
• Leash no more than 6 feet

Nickerson Beach Park

• Dogs not allowed on the beach itself
• Dog run across from the Fun Zone, with separate areas for small and big dogs

Southampton Parks, Beaches & Trails

• Dogs permitted October 1 – April 1 only
• Must always be leashed and under supervision
• Not allowed within 50 feet of protected animal areas

Sunken Meadow State Park

• Designated dog walk trail
• Also accessible via the Old Dock Road entrance
• Not allowed in developed areas such as buildings, bathing or picnic areas

Fire Island National Seashore

• Bayside beaches allow dogs March 15 – Labor Day (including Fire Island Lighthouse, Sailors Haven, Talisman/Barrett Beach, Watch Hill)
• Never in buildings, lifeguard areas, picnic areas, or wildlife protection areas
• Some ferries charge a dog fare

Atlantic Beach

• Dogs can visit October – March
• Must stay on a leash at all times
• Dogs cannot go on the boardwalk

Port Jefferson Public Beach

• Very large beach for dogs to roam
• Close to the parking lot
• Not a fenced-in beach

Eisenhower Park

• Dog park: about 1.5 acres, separate areas for large dogs and small dogs (25 lbs and under)
• Shade structures, water stations and waste stations in the dog park
• Leashed dog walking designated on the east side of Park Blvd.

Bethpage State Park

• Dogs on the trails in the northwest corner of the park only
• Leash no more than 6 feet
• Not in buildings, picnic or bathing areas; proof of license, tags and rabies vaccination required

Hempstead Lake State Park

• Unpaved path in the field 3 area, by Schodack Pond and South Pond
• Dog run area by South Pond
• Not in buildings or picnic areas; leash no more than 6 feet

Blydenburgh County Park

• Designated dog area, plus miles of on-leash walking trails
• Keep dogs leashed until inside the designated off-leash area
• Dogs up to date on vaccinations; clean up and supervise at all times

Mesquite

Tex-Mex with outdoor seating where you can eat with your dog at your side.

Nina's Pizzeria

Community pizza place with inviting outdoor seating, picnic tables and umbrellas.

Tres Palms

On a Babylon dock, with outdoor seating and a view of the Robert Moses bridge.

Carla Marla's

Old-fashioned ice cream parlor and candy shop with outdoor tables — and doggie ice cream.

The Apron Cafe

Brunch spot with 7 outdoor tables; dogs welcome with supplies brought along.

Shake Shack

The menu has a "Woof" section: Pooch-ini (dog-friendly custard) and a Bag O' Bones (dog biscuits).

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

• Dogs 40 lbs or less, $75 per night
• Leashed on resort property, except in your room
• No dogs in food and beverage outlets, the Seawater Spa, or the pool (service dogs excepted)

Residence Inn Long Island Hauppauge/Islandia

• Up to 2 pets per room
• $100 non-refundable fee per stay

Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

• Up to 2 pets per room
• $100 non-refundable fee per stay

Danfords Hotel & Marina

• Hotel confirms it is dog-friendly with a pet program — contact the hotel for details and fees
• Listings report: 1 dog up to 60 lbs, $50 plus tax per night, call before booking to confirm a pet-friendly room

Southampton Inn

• Per listings (confirm before booking): 2 pets of any size, $55 per pet per night
• Pets not left unattended in rooms; pet relief area on the south side of the building

The Palms — Palms Bay & Palms Bay East

• Pet-friendly rooms at Palms Bay and Palms Bay East only — not the whole hotel
• Fee not stated on the hotel's own rooms pages — confirm before booking