Coney Island Beach

Beach Rules

Dogs, drinks, fires and drones at this beach, answered for right now.

DogsNot right now

No dogs on the sand from May 1 to October 1. Dogs are allowed on the boardwalk year-round, and unleashed dogs are never allowed anywhere.

Allowed again from October 2
AlcoholNot allowed

Smoking and alcohol are prohibited on the beach and boardwalk.

Fires & grillsNot allowed

No barbecuing and no open fires.

Tents & shadeNot allowed

Erecting tents and shelters is prohibited.

GlassNot allowed

All glass containers are prohibited. Absolutely no glass bottles on the beach.

SmokingNot allowed

Smoking is prohibited on the beach and boardwalk.

FishingDepends, by area

Fishing is allowed only in designated areas.

Amplified musicDepends, with a permit

Amplified sound, performing and rallying are prohibited except by permit.

Not verified here

DronesNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Metal detectingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Source: NYC Parks — Coney Island & Brighton Beach posted beach rules · checked 2026-09-08. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.

Dogs at Coney Island: No dogs on the sand from May 1 to October 1. Dogs are allowed on the boardwalk year-round, and unleashed dogs are never allowed anywhere. Not allowed at Coney Island: alcohol, smoking, glass, fires & grills, tents & shade. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, amplified music, fishing. Checked against NYC Parks — Coney Island & Brighton Beach posted beach rules on 2026-09-08. Rules we have not verified for Coney Island are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.