5 Places to Let Your Dog Swim in South Jersey

Treat your pup to some splashing fun in the summer sun with these South Jersey spots to swim around and play. 

 

Wildwood Dog Park & Beach 

Wildwood

Highlights: giant fire hydrant tower, dogs on the beach outside the park must be leashed 

 

Freedom Barks Dog Park 

Medford 

Highlights: Rancocas Creek, miles of nearby trails to explore 

 

Atsion Lake 

Shamong 

Highlights: beach at Atsion Recreation Area, dogs must be leashed 

 

Longport Dog Beach

Longport

Highlights: from May 1 – Sept. 30, dogs are allowed on the beach with a leash between 6:30 and 8:30 am and between 7 and 8:30 pm. From Oct. 1 – Apr. 30, dogs are allowed on the beach with a leash at all times 

 

Stone Harbor Beaches 

Stone Harbor 

Highlights: from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs are allowed on the beach with a leash from 7 pm until sunset. From Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day, dogs are allowed on the beach with a leash at all times. 

 

August 2026
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