No pets are allowed at Jones Beach State Park at any time of year. Service animals are exempt under the statewide State Parks pet policy.
Fishing is allowed at Field 6, Field 10 and West End 2 from April 1 through December 31. Night fishing, and access to Green Island and the Work Docks, need a permit.
Metal detecting is by permit only, at a stated fee of $40.
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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.
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: New York State Parks, Jones Beach State Park · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Jones Beach: No pets are allowed at Jones Beach State Park at any time of year. Service animals are exempt under the statewide State Parks pet policy. Not allowed at Jones Beach: dogs. Allowed only in places or at certain times: fishing, metal detecting. Checked against New York State Parks, Jones Beach State Park on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for Jones Beach are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.