Old Orchard Beach

No dogs 9am to 5pm, from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)

Leash required from 5pm to dusk in summer.

Source: Town of Old Orchard Beach, Dogs in OOB. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

Show on the map

Town of Old Orchard Beach: the rule in full

No dogs on the beach from 9am to 5pm from May 15 to Labor Day; dogs must be leashed from 5pm to dusk. Keep dogs 100 yards from posted piping plover nesting areas.

Nearby beaches

• Ferry Beach State ParkNo dogs from April 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Crescent Beach State ParkNo dogs from April 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Gooch's BeachNo dogs 9am to 5pm, from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Middle BeachNo dogs 9am to 5pm, from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Mother's BeachNo dogs 9am to 5pm, from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)