Kennebunkport Town Beaches include:
Colony Beach, Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport (across from the Colony Hotel)
Goose Rocks Beach, Kings Highway, Kennebunkport
Cleaves Cove Beach, Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport.
The following restrictions apply to dogs on the above beaches located in the Town of Kennebunkport:
Dogs are required to be leashed on the beach.
The West End Plover Protection Area at Goose Rocks Beach (“WEPPA”), which begins at Norwood Avenue and continues westerly to the Batson River, is designated a Limited Dog Access Area.
From April 1 to September 30, in the Limited Dog Access Areas, dogs must be on leash at all times, except that from June 15 to September 30 between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm, no dogs are permitted on the beach.
From April 1 to September 30, no dogs shall approach or remain within 200 feet of any clearly marked Nesting Area.
From April 1 to September 30, dog owners who live within 200 feet of a Nesting Area must leash their dog when attempting to access the beach and stay as far away as possible from the Nesting Area.
From April 1 to June 14th, dogs must be on leash on the beach at all times other than between 6:00 am and 7:30 am, when they may be off leash.
From June 15 to September 30, dogs may be off leash on the beach between 6:00 am and 7:30 am, except to the extent the restrictions may require otherwise.
From June 15 to September 30, dogs are not permitted on the beach between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm. Between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am and between 7:30 am and 8:30 am, dog are permitted on the beach if on leash, except to the extent the restrictions may require otherwise. Between 6:00 am and 7:30 am, dogs may be off leash, except to the extent the restrictions may require otherwise.
From October 1 through March 31, dogs may be off leash on the beach, except between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm when they must remain on leash.
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