Dog-friendly beach
East Beach (R.A. Apffel Park)
East Beach / R.A. Apffel Park, Galveston, TX
Rules change, especially around nesting season. This page was last checked against the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Read the live official page and the signs at the access before you go.
- Off-leash
- On-leash
- Fenced
- Not fenced
- Hours
- The Park Board rules page does not list dog-specific hours. Confirm posted park hours and entry rules.
- Last checked
Rules, as cited
Leash rule: The Galveston Park Board official park-rules page says pets on leashes are permitted; please clean up after them. City beach ordinances also require a six-foot leash on public beaches.
- The official Galveston Park Board park rules say pets on leashes are permitted but please clean up after them. Glass is prohibited. Stay off the dunes. Do not disturb wildlife, birds, turtle nests, or the designated conservation area.
- The City of Galveston’s beach-related ordinances (already cited for Galveston public beaches) require a six-foot leash. Follow both the Park Board rules and the city ordinance.
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Official source
Galveston Park Board — Park Rules and Regulations
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