Where can your dog actually go on Long Island?

Beaches, parks, trails, restaurants, and stays that welcome dogs — with the real rules for each place, so you don't drive out there just to be turned away.

42 places and counting

Beaches · 10

Beach dog rules change with the season. Always check before you go.

Beach

Heckscher State Park

Heckscher Parkway Field 1, East Islip, NY 11730
  • Dogs allowed in undeveloped areas only
  • Leash no more than 6 feet
  • Not permitted in buildings, walkways, picnic or bathing areas
Beach

Hither Hills State Park

2 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954
  • 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
Beach

Montauk Point State Park

2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954
  • Dogs allowed in certain park areas only
  • Never in buildings, campgrounds, walkways, picnic or bathing areas
  • Leash no more than 6 feet
Beach

Nickerson Beach Park

880 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY 11561
  • Dogs not allowed on the beach itself
  • Dog run across from the Fun Zone, with separate areas for small and big dogs
Beach

Southampton Parks, Beaches & Trails

6 Newtown Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
  • Dogs permitted October 1 – April 1 only
  • Must always be leashed and under supervision
  • Not allowed within 50 feet of protected animal areas
Beach

Sunken Meadow State Park

Kings 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
Beach

Fire Island National Seashore

120 Laurel Street, Patchogue, NY 11772
  • 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
Beach

Atlantic Beach

65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509
  • Dogs can visit October – March
  • Must stay on a leash at all times
  • Dogs cannot go on the boardwalk
Beach

Port Jefferson Public Beach

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

Atlantic Avenue Beach

191 Atlantic Avenue, Amagansett, NY 11930
  • Dogs must be controlled at all times; pick up after your dog
  • No dogs 10 AM–6 PM, May 15–Sept 15
  • Town of East Hampton parking permit required

Parks & Trails · 18

Leashed walks and dog runs — not beaches. Check before you go, since the allowed area is specific to each park.

Park / Trail

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
  • 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.
Park / Trail

Bethpage State Park

99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
  • 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
Park / Trail

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead, NY 11552
  • 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
Park / Trail

Blydenburgh County Park

Veteran's Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY 11788
  • 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
Park / Trail

Bay Park Dog Run

198 1st Ave, East Rockaway, NY 11518
  • Separate large and small runs, east side of the waterfront park near the ball fields
  • Dogs must stay leashed en route — no walking through the park
Park / Trail

Cedar Creek Park Dog Run

3340 Merrick Road, Seaford, NY 11783
  • Separate large and small runs, near Parking Field No. 7
  • Dogs must stay leashed en route to the run
Park / Trail

Wantagh Park Dog Run

1 King Road, Wantagh, NY 11793
  • Separate large and small areas, just north of the launch ramp parking lot
  • Dogs must stay leashed en route to the run
Park / Trail

Old Bethpage Village Restoration Dog Run

1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804
  • Separate large and small areas near the property entrance
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM; Sat 8 AM–5:30 PM; Sun 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
  • Dogs must stay leashed en route to the run
Park / Trail

Christopher Morley Park Dog Run

500 Searingtown Road, Roslyn, NY 11576
  • One run area for large and small dogs, north side of the parking lot
  • Dogs must stay leashed en route to the run
Park / Trail

Newbridge Road Dog Park

2600 Newbridge Road, Bellmore, NY 11710
  • Hempstead's first dog park (2016): 14,025 sq ft enclosed, synthetic turf, agility equipment
  • Separate small and large sections
  • Town residents only
Park / Trail

Baldwin Park Dog Run

3232 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
  • Enclosed run with separate small and large sections
Park / Trail

Oceanside Park Dog Run

3800 Mahlon Brower Drive, Oceanside, NY 11572
  • Enclosed run with separate small and large sections
Park / Trail

Mud Creek Dog Park

341 Roe Ave, East Patchogue, NY 11772
  • Natural Borders park — defined by natural boundaries, not fully fenced
  • Bring your own water; carry all waste off-site
Park / Trail

Gardiner County Park Dog Park

Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY 11706
  • Dog park amenity in this 231-acre bayside nature park
  • On-leash dogs welcome on park trails
Park / Trail

Cherry Avenue Dog Park

West Sayville
  • One of Suffolk County's five dedicated dog parks
  • Vaccinations current; leashed until inside the off-leash area; supervise and pick up
Park / Trail

West Hills County Park Dog Park

Sweet Hollow Road, Melville, NY 11747
  • One of Suffolk County's five dedicated dog parks
  • Vaccinations current; leashed until inside the off-leash area; supervise and pick up
Park / Trail

Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park

Brookhaven
  • One of Suffolk County's five dedicated dog parks
  • Vaccinations current; leashed until inside the off-leash area; supervise and pick up
Park / Trail

Camp Hero State Park

1898 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954
  • Dogs allowed in undeveloped public areas of the park
  • Leash no more than 6 feet
  • Not in buildings, camping, bathing or picnic areas

Restaurants · 5

Outdoor seating where dogs are welcome. Call ahead — policies can change.

Eats

Mesquite

2034 N Country Rd, Wading River, NY 11792

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

Eats

Nina's Pizzeria

Northport

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

Eats

Tres Palms

16 East Ct, Babylon, NY 11702

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

Eats

Carla Marla's

Bellport

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

Eats

Shake Shack

860 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530

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

Stays · 9

Hotels and inns that take dogs. Fees and weight limits change — confirm before you book, especially where noted.

Stay

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954
  • 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)
Stay

Residence Inn Long Island Hauppauge/Islandia

850 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge, NY 11788
  • Up to 2 pets per room
  • $100 non-refundable fee per stay
Stay

Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

7 Court House Dr, Central Islip, NY 11722
  • Up to 2 pets per room
  • $100 non-refundable fee per stay
Stay

Danfords Hotel & Marina

25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
  • 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
Stay

Southampton Inn

91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968
  • 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
Stay

The Palms — Palms Bay & Palms Bay East

168 Cottage Walk, Ocean Beach, NY 11770
  • 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
Stay

Hotel Indigo Long Island – East End

1830 West Main Street, Rt. 25, Riverhead, NY 11901
  • 1 dog per room, $50 non-refundable fee at check-in — no weight limit
  • $50 pet damage deposit; crated when you're out of the room
  • Leashed at all times on hotel property
Stay

Faraway Sag Harbor

31 West Water Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
  • Select pet-friendly rooms: $100/night off-season, $150/night Memorial Day–Labor Day
  • 1 pet per room; waiver at check-in; reserve pet rooms in advance
Stay

Hyatt Place Long Island East End

451 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
  • Nonrefundable pet/cleaning fee at check-in
  • 50 lbs per dog, 75 lbs combined, max 2 dogs
  • Leashed in public areas; call (631) 208-0002 before arrival to confirm
Before you go: rules change by season and by park. This directory lists what each place allows as published — check the park or business page before visiting, especially for seasonal dates and resident-parking restrictions.