Dog Friendly Activities in Beach Haven, NJ

A great place to bring your dog during the summer. Fun for everyone whether you choose to just walk around or shop. There are many stores where dogs are welcome on a leash including a pet store that sells a variety of unique products for your pup and also some dog-lover merchandise (e.g Dog-opoly).

Small open park with grass and some trees, dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Waste bags are provided to pick up after them.

The Barnegat Light Dog Park is on the north end of New Jersey's Long Beach Island. The park has a dual function as ballfield and dog park with a double gated entrance. All dog park users MUST obtain a dog park gate entry card (“Paw Pass”) and a dog park tag. Passes are free for Barnegat Light residents and for non-residents the annual fee is $30 and the weekly fee is $10. Applications for the passes can be obtained at Borough Hall, the Beach Badge Booth (in-season) or on the Borough website. Proof of rabies must be shown, either with a rabies certificate or a current dog license.

Barnegat Light allows dogs on their beaches from Oct. 1 - thru April 15. All dogs on Barnegat Light beaches must be on a leash. Long Beach Island has a general dog rule that dogs are not allowed May 1 until October 1.