I LOVE coming here and so does my dog! My only complaint is the people who come without dogs to lay out and then give you a dirty look when your pooch kicks sand on them. It's a dog beach !!

Clean up after your self and your dogs. No fireworks please and no food in the fenced in area. Thank you

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Such a good place to bring the dogs. Always fun and for the most part all the other people and dogs are too!

Feel free to remind people that this is a DOG beach . If you don't want dogs chasing your soccer ball/frisbee go to the human beach - even if it's crowded . Please don't set up tents/grills here.

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So much fun and so beautiful. Prepare to get wet as dogs splash by and shake off!

Great place to let the dogs out. Everyone is dog friendly , but come prepared to get wet from all the dog shaking.

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Remember: food is actually NOT allowed in the dog beach area , not human or dog food. It's not a question of tempting dogs vs. controlling them -- it is simply against the park 's rules! Check the link. Read more

Fun, clean and friendly ! Always a good time!

Remarkably clean for a dog beach . All fenced off. Free parking nearby. So. Many. Dogs.

Bring a lawn chair or plan to get dogs throwing sand in your face. What happens at the dog beach stays at the dog beach .

Come down here if you need a little joy in your life. Nothing quite like the sight of dogs having a great time together.

Be careful if your dog is a runner (the beach is not 100% fence in), but it's a great dog beach

While they do all have medical degrees, refrain from asking the dog-ters for medical advice while they are relaxing.

Lots of space for dogs to run and play.

DOG BEACH ! The best. If you need an adorable puppy fix (especially if you don't own a pup) go here.

A very large stretch of beach that can get crowded on weekends. The fencing may be down in places, so keep an eye on your dog.

Avoid the weekends in the summer. Lots of dogs without Dog Friendly Area tags. Plus it's packed.

Awesome place for your dog to enjoy your company and play with other dogs.. To bad some owners can't control their dogs aggressiveness..

I heard the Ron Mexico hangs out here in disguise during football weekends.

On the weekends, mornings (before 10 am) is best time to visit.

Don't bring human food. If you do, be ware. Dogs may eat it! :)

Don't leave your stuff unattended unless you're ok with it being peed on.

The fence makes for a great improvised volleyball net for a casual game

Fun beach for dogs

Go early on weekends. The afternoon group of owners don't take responsibility for their dogs.

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Frozen shoreline fun

I set up a tent and don't mind when other friendlies join us. Don't hate!

Don't put anything on the ground (blanket, chair) it will get peed on. No water pooping. No aggressive or unsocialized dogs! Watch your dogs, be safe.

DON'T BRING FOOD. Or be prepared to pay the consequences

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Dogs will steal your dogs toys . Some will be nice to bring it back. Smile.

Like this if you came here on the way to a music festival

Even if you don't have a pup, this place is great!

Get ball, throw into water. Have dog retrieve it. Enjoy the moment. Repeat.

Lots of space

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The goal is to make a dog and two boys tired! We'll see how that goes.

Free hot dogs .

Take the pups to play at the beach , but dress warm: it feels 20 degrees cooler at the lakefront.

Dog beach heaven!

Great place to watch dogs having fun.

only go during the week, weekends are a nightmare for parking and personal space

DONT BRING FOOD TO THE BEACH

An hour at the beach with your best friend, how fun.

Dogs are dogs. Don't get pissed when they piss on your stuff.