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What matters	Rockaway, NYJacob Riis Park Beach
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Dogs can go	Beach
Pet fee	Fee not confirmed
Deposit	Deposit not confirmed
Weight limit	Weight rule unknown
Dog count	Dog count unknown
Breed rules	Not confirmed
Leash	Leash required
Seasonal rules	Pets are prohibited on the ocean beach March 15 through September 15.
Time restrictions	Not confirmed
Policy source	Official policy checked · Official published policy · website review
Evidence checked	Sep 8, 2026
Conflicting reports	None currently flagged
Important conditions	Owners must remove pet waste and follow any additional posted closures. The published Recreation.gov contact address produced an unreliable address geocode. Use the NPS visitor directions; the map uses an NPS-published Bay 9 point. Beach swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty; dog access is outside the guarded summer season.
Official sources	Official current Gateway pet policy ↗Checked Sep 8, 2026 Official park address and seasonal pet rule ↗Checked Sep 8, 2026 Official visitor information ↗Checked Sep 8, 2026

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