Boca Raton Expands Bark Beach Access to Seven Days a Week

Spanish River Park now offers daily off-leash beach time for dogs and their owners.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The City of Boca Raton has announced that Bark Beach at Spanish River Park is now open seven days a week, expanding access for residents and visitors to bring their dogs to the designated off-leash shoreline area between lifeguard towers 18 and 20.

Why it matters

This move provides more flexibility and convenience for dog owners in Boca Raton to enjoy the beach with their pets, fostering a sense of community and supporting an active, pet-friendly lifestyle.

The details

Dogs are permitted at Bark Beach from 7 to 9 a.m. and again from 3 p.m. until sunset. During daylight saving time, the afternoon session runs from 5 p.m. to sunset. Access requires a Bark Beach pass, which costs $15 for a three-day consecutive pass or $35 for an annual pass for Boca Raton and Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District residents (non-residents pay $210 annually).

  • Bark Beach at Spanish River Park is now open seven days a week, effective this week.
  • Dogs are permitted at Bark Beach from 7 to 9 a.m. and again from 3 p.m. until sunset.
  • During daylight saving time, the afternoon session runs from 5 p.m. to sunset.

The players

City of Boca Raton

The local government of Boca Raton, Florida, which oversees the Spanish River Park and the Bark Beach access.

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The takeaway

This expansion of Bark Beach access in Boca Raton provides more opportunities for dog owners to enjoy the outdoors with their pets, fostering a sense of community and supporting an active, pet-friendly lifestyle in the city.