City of Long Beach to Host Virtual Community Meeting on Junipero Dog Beach Project

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Department of Public Works, in collaboration with Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Long Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division, will host a virtual community meeting to share information and gather feedback on a proposed new off-leash dog area at Junipero Beach. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

The Junipero Dog Beach project will provide a safe, accessible and managed recreational environment modeled after the success of Rosie's Dog Beach, the City's popular existing off-leash dog beach in Belmont Shore. The project will incorporate best practices for water quality, sand maintenance and environmental protection. The proposed off-leash dog zone will be located between Junipero Avenue and 1st Place and encompass approximately four acres, comparable in size to Rosie's Dog Beach. The area along the Downtown shoreline, just east of the newly constructed Junipero Beach Sports Court, was identified based on its proximity to parking, pedestrian access and compatibility with surrounding recreational uses.

During the virtual meeting, City staff will provide an overview of the project background, proposed location and anticipated timeline. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback at the conclusion of the presentation. Feedback garnered will be used to help inform the final design of the dog beach. Pre-registration is encouraged. Interpretation services are available upon request by Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2026. For more project information, and to register or request interpretation services, visit lbcity.info/juniperodogbeach.

The Junipero Dog Beach project was initiated in response to a City Council directive to identify and evaluate potential locations for a second off-leash dog beach in Long Beach. The effort reflects strong community interest and ongoing feedback from residents seeking more space to enjoy outdoor recreation with pets west of Rosie's Dog Beach. The project is anticipated to move forward following approval of a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission, a process that can take a year or longer.

Media inquiries may be directed to Jocelin Padilla-Razo, Community Information Officer, Department of Public Works, at 562.570.4668 or [email protected].

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