Pets on leashes are permitted on Galveston Park Board beaches, and owners are asked to clean up after them.
Alcohol is prohibited on all Galveston public beaches except R.A. Apffel Park (East Beach).
Open fires are prohibited on Galveston Park Board beaches except in BBQ pits, and hot coals should be cooled and then buried or dumped in the trash cans.
Tents and tarps are permitted on Galveston Park Board beaches, but camping is not allowed.
Glass is prohibited on Galveston Park Board beaches.
The Park Board lists fishing as permitted from the south jetty and east of the park; its rules page does not address fishing elsewhere on the beach.
Not verified here
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: Galveston Park Board of Trustees - Park Rules and Regulations · checked 2026-10-20. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Galveston: Pets on leashes are permitted on Galveston Park Board beaches, and owners are asked to clean up after them. Not allowed at Galveston: glass. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, alcohol, fires & grills, fishing. Allowed: tents & shade. Checked against Galveston Park Board of Trustees - Park Rules and Regulations on 2026-10-20. Rules we have not verified for Galveston are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.