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

Atlantic Avenue Beach

• 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

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

Bay Park Dog Run

• 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

Cedar Creek Park Dog Run

• Separate large and small runs, near Parking Field No. 7
• Dogs must stay leashed en route to the run

Wantagh Park Dog Run

• Separate large and small areas, just north of the launch ramp parking lot
• Dogs must stay leashed en route to the run

Old Bethpage Village Restoration Dog Run

• 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

Christopher Morley Park Dog Run

• One run area for large and small dogs, north side of the parking lot
• Dogs must stay leashed en route to the run

Newbridge Road Dog Park

• Hempstead's first dog park (2016): 14,025 sq ft enclosed, synthetic turf, agility equipment
• Separate small and large sections
• Town residents only

Baldwin Park Dog Run

• Enclosed run with separate small and large sections

Oceanside Park Dog Run

• Enclosed run with separate small and large sections

Mud Creek Dog Park

• Natural Borders park — defined by natural boundaries, not fully fenced
• Bring your own water; carry all waste off-site

Gardiner County Park Dog Park

• Dog park amenity in this 231-acre bayside nature park
• On-leash dogs welcome on park trails

Cherry Avenue Dog Park

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

West Hills County Park Dog Park

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

Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park

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

Camp Hero State Park

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

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

Hotel Indigo Long Island – East End

• 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

Faraway Sag Harbor

• 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

Hyatt Place Long Island East End

• 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