Waveland Beach
500 Coleman Ave, Waveland, MS 39576
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- Park
- Waveland Beach
- Type
- Beach
- Location
- Waveland, Mississippi
- Coordinates
- 30.2858, -89.3753
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Swimmers
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 5.9 / 10 — Decent
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
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Gear up for Waveland Beach
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- ⛱️Pop-up dog shade tent
This park is light on shade — a 4-lb pop-up tent saves your dog from a 20°-warmer day.
- 🦺Floating dog life vest
Even strong swimmers tire fast in surf or cold water.
Dog policy
Hancock County Gulf beach next to Buccaneer State Park. Leashed dogs welcome on the sand.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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