Town of Dennis: dogs on beaches

No dogs on public beaches or beach parking lots from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. At West Dennis Beach, no dogs west of the middle bath house from April 1. Dogs are banned wherever piping plovers are nesting.

Source: Town of Dennis, Beach Rules & Regulations. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• West Dennis BeachNo dogs from April 1 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Mayflower BeachNo dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Corporation BeachNo dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Chapin Memorial BeachNo dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Haigis BeachNo dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)