Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
3 miles of trails
Stretching 3 miles along Virginia Beach's oceanfront, the boardwalk allows leashed dogs from October through March. Benches, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans line the path. Avoid the resort beach during Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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- Park
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.8528, -75.9778
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (12,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.5 / 10 — Solid
- 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:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 12,800 reviewers
- · Water on-site
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Dog policy
3-mile oceanfront boardwalk. Leashed dogs welcome October–March (off-season). Restricted on resort beach Memorial Day–Labor Day.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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