Dog Restrictions for Beaches Coming Up!
Posted by Leslie Kopp & Christi Arndt on Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 3:14pm
Credit to: Coast TV, Torie Seagraves
It's almost that time of year when our beaches become more densely populated and our furry friends must remain off the sand and boardwalk. See below for the pet restrictions for Bethany Beach and surrounding areas!
- Dogs must be leashed and curbed at all times in Bethany Beach
- Dogs are prohibited on the beach and boardwalk from May 15 to Sept 30
- No pets or other animals are permitted from May 15 to Oct 15
- No pets or other animals are permitted on the beach at anytime between May 1 and Sept 30
- From the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Sunday following Labor Day, dogs are only permitted on the beach before 9:30 a.m., and after 5:30 p.m.
- While dogs may be unleashed on the beach, they must remain under the control of their owner
- Dogs are not permitted to run at large
- Dogs and other animals are not permitted on the city’s boardwalk or beach at any time from May 15 through Sept 15
- Leashed dogs are permitted on the boardwalk from Sept. 16 through May 14 and on the beach
- Dogs on leashes are permitted before 8 a.m. and after 6:30 p.m.
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Pets must be on a leash that is no longer than 6 feet except while in designated off-leash areas
- Dogs are not allowed on the beach or boardwalk from May 1 through Sept 30
- They are permitted from Oct 1 through April 30, but must be leashed
- Dog owners can visit the Ocean City Dog Playground, at 94th Street and Bayside
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