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and Juneja said they’re hoping to see the beach stay open all year.

“People are comfortable with making the judgment as to when it’s safe to take their dog to the beach or not,” Juneja said.

With the city charging for the beach pass, Meyers said he’d like to see Evanston improve the beach’s facilities by adding features like a dog waste bag dispenser and a hose, along with regular cleaning services.

But either way, he said he is excited to return to the dog beach.

“It’s not just for dogs,” Meyers said. “It’s for people too. It’s a great way to bond with people. It’s hard to not like someone who has a dog.” caseyhe2026@u.northwestern.edu