York Harbor Beach in Maine is a small and sandy dog friendly beach, adjacent to Hartley Mason Park. Between May 20 through September 20, dogs are allowed before 8:00 AM and after 6:00 PM. In the morning before 8:00 AM, dogs are allowed off-leash under voice control. However, in the evening dogs must be leashed. […]
Exciting news! We’ve outgrown our Dog Friendly Places page! In the past year we have visited 19 beaches, hiked 22 trails, and enjoyed 5 scenic walks, for a total of 46 Dog Friendly Reviews in three states! A cumbersome list to scroll through with so many options. So to make choosing your next adventure easier, […]
Updated 2022 Arundel Beach, also known as Colony Beach, in Kennebunkport, Maine is a small and rocky dog friendly beach. However, Kennebunkport has very specific rules on when dogs are allowed and when they may be off-leash: April 1 to June 14: dogs are allowed on-leash under voice control. June 15 through Labor Day: dogs […]
East End Beach in Portland, Maine is a small but popular dog friendly beach in the city. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, East End Beach allows dogs to be off-leash and under voice control before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM. No dogs are allowed between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM during the summer […]
On this Memorial Day, please take a moment to remember our smallest soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Dedicated on January 1, 1952, the Canine Veterans WWII memorial is located at the Hillside Acre Animal Cemetery in Methuen, Massachusetts. Nestled among the graves in this tranquil pet cemetery is the final resting place for several […]
There are many dog friendly beaches in Maine. Here is a quick reference on the dates and times dogs are allowed on town owned beaches in Maine during the Summer Season. For more information on specific beaches, please click on the highlighted name for reviews including current weather conditions, directions and recent photos, as well […]
UPDATED 2022: Willard Beach in South Portland, Maine is a popular dog friendly beach. Dogs are allowed from October 1 through April 30, all day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. During the Summer season, between May 1 through September 30, dogs are restricted to 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 […]
Congratulations Lemmy! You did it again! I am proud to announce that a photo of my big brother Lemmy was selected to be in “Kingdom Animalia” at the Whistler House Museum of Art! Ok, so I probably should give credit to Uncle Rob for this achievement, because he took the photo. But either way, we’re […]
Seapoint Beach is the unofficial dog beach of Kittery, Maine. This small and rocky beach is a favorite destination for dogs during the off-season, where dogs are allowed all day off-leash, under the control of their owners. Please note though, from May 15 through September 30 only dogs licensed to Kittery residents are allowed on […]
Extending from Biddeford Pool, Fortunes Rocks Beach offers approximately two miles of pebble covered beach. Dogs are required to be on leash all year. Between May 25 and September 15, dogs are allowed before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM. It is better to visit during low tide, because the beach virtually disappears during high […]
