Long Beach Considers Second Off-Leash Dog Beach

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The City of Long Beach is proposing a second off-leash dog beach at Junipero Beach, just east of the Junipero Beach Sports Court. The new dog beach would be approximately four acres in size and would be modeled after the successful Rosie's Dog Beach, which has been a dedicated off-leash area since 2004. The city is hosting a virtual town hall on February 11 to get public feedback on the proposed Junipero Dog Beach project.

Why it matters

Rosie's Dog Beach is the only dedicated off-leash dog beach in Los Angeles County and has grown increasingly popular over the years. The proposed Junipero Dog Beach would provide a second option for dog owners in the area, meeting community demand for more off-leash beach access. The new beach would incorporate best practices for water quality, sand maintenance, and environmental protection.

The details

The proposed Junipero Dog Beach would be located on approximately four acres of sand just east of the Junipero Beach Sports Court, between Molina and Orizaba avenues. The new dog beach would be modeled after the successful Rosie's Dog Beach and would offer parking and pedestrian access for visitors. Long Beach Public Works will host a virtual town hall on February 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to gather public feedback on the proposed project.

• Rosie's Dog Beach was first recognized by the city as a permanent Dog Beach Zone in 2004.
• The virtual town hall on the proposed Junipero Dog Beach project is scheduled for February 11, 2026 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

What’s next

The city will host a virtual town hall on February 11, 2026 to gather public feedback on the proposed Junipero Dog Beach project. After the town hall, the city will review the feedback and determine next steps for the potential new off-leash dog beach.