Dogs

In Maine, we love our dogs, and many establishments welcome them. There are dog-friendly inns and eateries, dog parks and, of course, opportunities to enjoy the beautiful beaches with your four-legged friends.

Kennebunkport

Dogs are allowed at all Kennebunkport beaches (Goose Rocks, Colony and Cleaves Cove) before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. June 15 through Labor Day, and all day the rest of the year. This does not apply to service dogs. From Sept. 16-March 31, dogs are permitted off-leash if under voice and sight control, except from noon to 6 p.m., when they must remain on leash. All dogs must be kept at least 200 feet from bird besting areas.

Arundel

• Dogs are permitted on the Eastern Trail, but must be kept on leash during certain sections.

Kennebunk

Dogs are allowed on the beach all day long from the day after Labor Day to June 14. From June 15 through Labor Day, dogs are allowed on the beach before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Dogs must be under voice control or on leash; every owner must have a leash on them.

• A fenced-in dog park is available on Sea Road, next to the recycling center, in Kennebunk. It is free and open to the public year-round.

• Dogs are permitted on the Eastern Trail in Kennebunk, but must be kept on leash during certain sections. Owners must pick up and remove dog waste.

Per law (and courtesy) owners MUST pick up after their pups!