Location: A public parking lot is located on Willow Street. The main entrance is a short walk away at the intersection of Willow Street, Franklin Terrace and Fisherman’s Lane.
Open to off-leash dog walking:
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-May 1 to September 30, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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-and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
If you are on the beach outside of these permitted times you will face a fine starting at $100 along with a mandatory court appearance.
- October 1 to April 30, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bathrooms are available seasonally.
Open to the public:
6 a.m. to 9 p.m. year round
Notes and considerations:
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You must carry a leash with you at all times when walking your dog. -
Keep your dog on-leash in the parking lot and on sidewalks and until you pass the playground equipment so your dog does not approach children or mark the equipment.
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SoPoDOG organizes trash cleanups in all of the open spaces on the first Saturday of each month. Sign up for an e-mail reminder so you can help.
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Doggie bag dispensers are at most entrances but on busy weekends can be empty. Bring your own bags when you can and an extra bag to share with another dog walker.
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Please remember this is a densely populated area and a public beach where everyone has the right to enjoy the open space. Please be a good neighbor and limit noise such as yelling and excessive dog barking, carry out all trash and keep your dog under voice control or restraint as defined in the city’s code of ordinance.
