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Surfside Beach dog park
Bark Park is at 412 1st Avenue N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. It is open from sunrise to sunset. It closes Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon for cleaning.
Sources checked October 2, 2026: Town of Surfside Beach Bark Park hours and rules (opens in a new tab).
Bark Park rules
- Enter and use Bark Park at your own risk.
- Dog owners must be 18 or older.
- A responsible adult should always supervise children.
- Every dog must have a current rabies vaccination and wear a current tag.
- Spectators must stay outside the fenced area.
- Owners must clean up after their dogs with the provided bags.
- Put waste in the designated on-site containers.
- Each person may bring no more than two dogs per visit.
- Owners must have one leash per dog at all times.
- Puppies six months and younger may not enter Bark Park.
- Animal Control and the Surfside Beach Police Department may patrol Bark Park.
- Do not bring aggressive dogs or female dogs in heat into Bark Park.
- Professional dog trainers may conduct business in Bark Park only with town approval.
- Owners are responsible for injuries or damage their dogs cause, their dogs' actions, and their own actions.
- Do not bring food, treats, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, strollers, bicycles, or toys into Bark Park.
- Do not smoke in Bark Park.
- Keep dogs leashed when entering and exiting Bark Park.
- Anyone who does not follow the rules must leave when asked.
- Animal Control will collect unattended dogs and take appropriate action.
- South Carolina law requires people to report all dog bites to the Surfside Beach Police Department.
- The Surfside Beach Police Department regularly patrols these town grounds and has jurisdiction over them.
Amenities
- Dog park
- Waste bags
- Waste containers