Dogs are not allowed on some Rhode Island 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.

State beaches in Rhode Island ban dogs from April 1 through September 30 every year.

This includes eight beaches around the Ocean State, though amenities like restrooms don’t open until later in May.

Town beach rules may vary, but they are usually posted on site. Other privately-owned beaches may have their own rules about pets as well.

All the beaches on Block Island allow leashed dogs year-round, according to Visit Rhode Island.

Dogs are banned beginning April 1 on these RI beaches

Here are the eight state-run beaches in Rhode Island where dogs aren’t allowed starting today:

Dog-friendly beaches in RI

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

They include the 15 beaches on Block Island.

Here’s where to find the other spots:

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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