Canine Beach

Days: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only
April – October: 3-9 PM
November – March: 3-7 PM

Location: Second set of parking spaces north of Sunrise Boulevard on A1A (approximately 1269 North Fort Lauderdale)

Annual permits must be purchased in-person at Parks & Recreation Administration located at Holiday Park, 1150 G. Harold Martin Drive, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Annual renewals may be handled by mail.

To obtain a dog permit, the pet owner must provide a current hard copy certificate of vaccination and valid proof of the City of Fort Lauderdale residency at the time of application.

Annual Permit Fees (January 1 to December 31):
$30 per dog (Fort Lauderdale Residents)
$45 per dog (Non-Residents)
$5 Lost permit replacement
One-Weekend Permit (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday): $7 per dog

A1A Dog Walking

Days: Daily
Hours: 6 to 9 AM
Location: West side of A1A from Sunrise Boulevard south to the intersection of Fort Lauderdale Beach and Seabreeze Boulevards.
Note: You may walk dogs on the west side of A1A north of Sunrise Boulevard 24 hours a day, no permit required.
Fees: Included with purchase of annual Canine Beach permit.