Volusia County Invites Public to Celebrate Opening of New Dog-Friendly Beach in Daytona Beach

Posted On: December 1, 2025

Volusia County will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new dog-friendly beach area in Daytona Beach beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at University Boulevard Beach Park, 834 N. Atlantic Ave. The public is invited to attend and bring their dogs to mark the occasion. 

The ribbon cutting follows the Volusia County Council’s vote to approve the new dog-friendly beach area, which officially opened to the public earlier today, Dec. 1. The 1.7-mile stretch of shoreline, located between the Williams Avenue and Seabreeze Boulevard approaches, welcomes leashed dogs during daylight hours. With six vehicle ramps, nearly 300 off-beach parking spaces, and two pedestrian walkovers, the area provides convenient access for residents and visitors who want to enjoy the beach with their canine companions. 

The new Daytona Beach location expands opportunities for pet owners to enjoy the coastline responsibly while balancing recreation, safety, and environmental protection. It is the County’s fourth dog-friendly beach location. An Ormond Beach Dog Beach became permanent earlier this year, complementing the existing ones at Lighthouse Point Park and Smyrna Dunes Park.

For more information about dog-friendly beach regulations, visit www.volusia.org/dogbeach.