Ogunquit Beach in Maine is Dog Friendly from October 1 through March 31. Dogs are allowed off leash from the footbridge walkway north to Moody Beach, on the water side only. Dogs are not allowed near the fenced in area where endangered Piping Plovers are nesting. No dogs are allowed on Ogunquit Beach from April […]
Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine is a good dog friendly beach during the off seasons of spring and fall. From Labor Day through June 15 dogs are allowed on Gooch’s Beach, off leash, at any time, as long as they are under voice control and the owner is carrying a leash. However, from June 15 […]
One of our favorite dog friendly places to visit year round is Fort Foster in Kittery, Maine. A great summer destination, this park becomes a must go to destination in the winter to cure cabin fever with open spaces to romp, trails to explore, and fellow dogs to meet and greet. A popular destination for […]
While out and about we couldn’t help but notice all the signs about dogs. Some signs are important reminders, some are lighthearted, and some are just plain confusing! But no matter the reason for the sign, they all go to show that dogs are important members of our communities! We’ll be taking the month of […]
Maine has many dog friendly beaches. This is a quick reference on the dates and times dogs are allowed on town owned beaches in Maine during the Summer Season. Click on the highlighted names for more information on dog beaches that we recommend in that town, including directions, parking information, current weather, photos and more to […]
Fort Foster Park in Kittery, Maine is the ultimate place to spend the day with your dog. It has everything for the perfect family day with your dog: beaches, trails, picnic areas, and playground. Located on Gerrish Island, Fort Foster is 88 acres of dog friendly hiking trails, beaches, and a former fort to explore, […]
In terms of dog friendly beaches in Maine, Short Sands Beach in York has both positive and negative attributes. On the plus side dogs are allowed to run off leash under voice control between Sunrise and 8:00 AM during the summer season. But the catch is they must be 10 feet away from other visitors, […]
Drake’s Island Beach in Wells, is a good dog friendly beach in Maine. During low tide this long sandy beach offers plenty of space for dogs to run. During high tide space is limited, but is a good place to walk your dog. During the Summer Season between June 16 and September 15, dogs are […]
Looking for a dog friendly beach? Here is a quick reference on the dates and times dogs are allowed on town owned beaches in New Hampshire and Maine during the Summer Season. Click on the highlighted names for more information on dog beaches that we recommend in that town, including directions, parking information, current weather, […]
Updated 2022 If you are looking for a no-frills, dog friendly beach in New Hampshire, then Foss Beach in Rye is a good place to visit. Foss Beach is a long stretch of beach that runs from the Rye Harbor State Park, along Ocean Boulevard just past Washington Road. Access is via wooden ramps along […]
