Dogs are not allowed on some Massachusetts beaches starting April 1. Here’s where

Dog owners, take note: starting this week, you may have to keep your four-legged friends away from your local beach.

Saltwater ocean beaches operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation ban dogs from April 1 through September 15 every year.

Unless otherwise posted, dogs are not allowed during the warmer months, mostly for public safety, public health or habitat concerns, according to the state’s website.

For freshwater inland beaches operated by the DCR, the annual dog ban doesn’t start until May 1.

Other privately-owned beaches may have their own rules about pets.

Dogs are banned beginning April 1 on these MA beaches

Here’s a full list of saltwater ocean beaches operated by the DCR, meaning they don’t allow dogs between April 1-September 15, per the department’s website:

Dog-friendly beaches in MA

There are other dog-friendly beaches around Massachusetts where furry friends are still welcome in the warmer months.

Here’s where to find them:

Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network – New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@gannett.com. 

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