4 photosPark East On-Leash Dog Beach
Ocean beach in Pensacola, facing south, with parking, bathrooms, and restaurants within walking distance.
- Dogs allowed
- Pier
- Restaurants and bars
- Free parking
- HoursNot on file
- ParkingFree, 27 lots within 1,310 ft
- DirectionsGoogle Maps
- Calm water
- 6.6 of 10
- Water
- 87 Ftoday
- Sunset
- 6:59 pmover land
- Parking
- Free27 within 1,310 ft
- Rip risk
- Moderatetoday
- Families
- Very good
Today, Thursday, Sep 10
Good beach day
Calm water · very warm water. Watch: 24% rain chance, wind, moderate rip current risk.
- High
- 86 F
- Sea temperature
- 87 F
- Waves
- 1.3 ftup to 1.5 ft
- Wind
- 4 mphup to 14 mph
- Rain chance
- 24%
- UV index
- 8high
- Sun
- 6:30 am to 6:59 pm
- Rip current riskModeratetoday
- Surf2 to 3 ft
- Rip risk tonightModerate
- High11:47 am1.4 ft
- 8:00 am80 Fovercast, 20% rain, 8 mph
- 11:00 am83 Fovercast, 12% rain, 12 mph
- 2:00 pm85 Fovercast, 14% rain, 9 mph
- 5:00 pm · best84 Fovercast, 11% rain, 9 mph
Great for
- FamiliesVery goodCalm water 6.6, bathrooms nearby
- SwimmingGoodWaves around 2.3 ft, sea 75 F on average
- SunsetsLimitedsets over land
- ConvenienceVery good27 parking lots, 2 places to eat
How the Beach Score is calculated: 5.4 of 10
The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.
| Component | Points | Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2.5 of 3 | Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants. |
| Calm water | 1.3 of 2 | Mean daily maximum wave 2.3 ft. |
| Warm water | 0.6 of 1 | Mean sea temperature 75 F. |
| Sunset over water | 0.0 of 1 | The shore faces away from the sunset all year. |
Ranks #2 of 18 for boardwalk in Florida, #5 of 12 for dogs allowed in Florida, #18 of 37 for beachfront hotels in Florida, #20 of 38 for free parking in Florida, #24 of 67 for pier in Florida. All beaches in Florida.
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: Aaron Burden aaronburden, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Aaron Burden aaronburden, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)
Amenities
- Parking27 nearby
- Free parking6 nearby
- Bathrooms3 nearby
- ShowersNo
- Restaurants and bars2 nearby
- Beachfront hotels1 nearby
- Hotels nearby1 nearby
- Dogs allowedYes
- Beachfront campingNo
- Camping nearbyNo
- Pier4 nearby
- Boardwalk5 nearby
Water, sand, and nature
- Calm water6.6 of 10
- Warm water5.5 of 10
Hours, fees, and rules
Hours and fees are not on file yet. Managed by Run by Santa Rosa Island Authority. No operator page found yet.
- Dogs
- Dogs on a leash
- Operator
- Run by Santa Rosa Island Authority
- Address
- J Earle Bowden Way, Escambia County, FL
Sunset and sunrise
The shore faces south (169 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.
Planning a trip
Early October is usually warm, with warm water and some rainy days.
- Water
- 80 FWarm
- High
- 80 FWarm
- Rainy day
- 21%Some rain
- Waves
- 2.2 ftModerate
What to expect
- Warm swimming water, around 80 F
- Moderate waves, around 2.2 ft
- Some rainy days in October (5 a month)
- October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach
2 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 23 years, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Sally, September 2020, 33.2 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.
Park East On-Leash Dog Beach through the year
| Measure | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm water | Jan: 62 F, cool | Feb: 63 F, cool | Mar: 67 F, cool | Apr: 71 F, mild | May: 78 F, warm | Jun: 82 F, very warm | Jul: 85 F, very warm | Aug: 86 F, very warm | Sep: 85 F, very warm | Oct: 79 F, warm | Nov: 72 F, mild | Dec: 66 F, cool |
| Low rain | Jan: 11 rainy days | Feb: 9 rainy days | Mar: 12 rainy days | Apr: 7 rainy days | May: 12 rainy days | Jun: 17 rainy days | Jul: 19 rainy days | Aug: 16 rainy days | Sep: 12 rainy days | Oct: 5 rainy days | Nov: 9 rainy days | Dec: 9 rainy days |
| Calm water | Jan: waves 3.1 ft, moderate | Feb: waves 2.6 ft, moderate | Mar: waves 2.8 ft, moderate | Apr: waves 2.7 ft, moderate | May: waves 2.1 ft, moderate | Jun: waves 2.2 ft, moderate | Jul: waves 1.5 ft, usually calm | Aug: waves 1.7 ft, moderate | Sep: waves 1.8 ft, moderate | Oct: waves 2.3 ft, moderate | Nov: waves 2.5 ft, moderate | Dec: waves 2.6 ft, moderate |
When to go
- Best overallJuly to Octobervery warm water · calm water · hot days
- Warmest waterJuly to September86 F average
- DriestOctober5 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025
| Month | Sea temp | Air max | Rain days | Wave height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 F (17 C) | 61 F (16 C) | 11 | 3.1 ft |
| Feb | 63 F (17 C) | 66 F (19 C) | 9 | 2.6 ft |
| Mar | 67 F (19 C) | 70 F (21 C) | 12 | 2.8 ft |
| Apr | 71 F (22 C) | 75 F (24 C) | 7 | 2.7 ft |
| May | 78 F (25 C) | 81 F (27 C) | 12 | 2.1 ft |
| Jun | 82 F (28 C) | 86 F (30 C) | 17 | 2.2 ft |
| Jul | 85 F (30 C) | 88 F (31 C) | 19 | 1.5 ft |
| Aug | 86 F (30 C) | 90 F (32 C) | 16 | 1.7 ft |
| Sep | 85 F (29 C) | 85 F (30 C) | 12 | 1.8 ft |
| Oct | 79 F (26 C) | 79 F (26 C) | 5 | 2.3 ft |
| Nov | 72 F (22 C) | 71 F (22 C) | 9 | 2.5 ft |
| Dec | 66 F (19 C) | 64 F (18 C) | 9 | 2.6 ft |
Explore Park East On-Leash Dog Beach
Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.
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Questions about Park East On-Leash Dog Beach
Is there parking at Park East On-Leash Dog Beach?
Yes. 27 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.
Are dogs allowed at Park East On-Leash Dog Beach?
Yes, tagged "leashed" in OpenStreetMap. Check local leash rules.
How warm is the water at Park East On-Leash Dog Beach?
Sea surface temperature averages 85 F (30 C) in July and 62 F (17 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.
Is the water calm at Park East On-Leash Dog Beach?
Calm water scores 6.6 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.3 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.
Can you see the sunset over the water at Park East On-Leash Dog Beach?
No. The shore faces away from the sunset all year.
When is hurricane season at Park East On-Leash Dog Beach?
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 15 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 8 at hurricane strength, most in July, August and September. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.
Sources
- © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
- [operator], checked [date]
- Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain
- Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Fishing Bend, Santa Rosa Sound (8729806), public domain
- Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MOB office for Escambia Coastal (FLZ202), public domain
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© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.