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Wiley Park and Cottontail Acres

Download a map of this Eastham trail as it takes you through woods and past kettle ponds in our town park and conservation land. Ed's favorite dog walk and he is not alone in that opinion.

Upper Boat Meadow Conservation Land

Download this map of a hidden gem that has been right under your nose.  Bernie recommended this one for us.

Kent's Point Conservation Land, Orleans

Katrina recommends this 1.1 mile loop.  The link takes you to a Google Books description and map of the area.  Lots of other info too.

Hawksnest State Park, Harwich

Noelle says this is one of her favorite dog walks.  The link will show you a map, give directions and describe the terrain along with other useful information you'll want before you go.

Sandy Meadow Open Space Area

Newest dog-friendly open space area in town being explored by many. Check out these walking trails off of Sandy Meadow Way. From Massasoit Rd, take North Sunken Meadow Rd (Sandy Meadow on your left) trails immediately on your right. A parking lot is planned for late summer (to include a Mutt Mitt Dispenser). Give us your feedback!


Dog Friendly Beaches

WHERE DOGS ARE PERMITTED

· Rock Harbor before 9AM and after 4PM from June 15th to Labor Day (no restriction in the off-season)

· Any public bay or pond bathing beaches from Labor Day to June 15th


· Cape Cod National Seashore ocean beaches except as follows:

1. During the summer on life guard-protected beaches. Passing through to unprotected areas is permitted.

2. During shorebird nesting periods in seasonally posted locations. Passing through is prohibited. All fire roads within the Cape Cod National Seashore

3. Fresh water ponds within the Cape Cod national Seashore (beaches and water), October 16th through May 14th.


WHERE DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED:

· Designated nature trails at any time because they affect wildlife

· Bicycle trails

· Fresh water ponds within the Cape Cod National (beaches and water), May 15th through October 15th

· Areas where certain shorebirds nest, especially the piping plover, a threatened species under the endangered species Act. These are posted seasonally when prohibition is in effect

· Areas designated as "protected" by life guards during the summer months. You may walk your leashed pet through these areas to the "non-protected" stretches of beach, beyond the red signs.

Remember:

Pets must be on a leash or under the control of a responsible person

Pick up your pet's fecal matter

Authorities enforce the pet policies for the benefit of visitors and the areas unique environment. Failure to pick up after your pet or keep your pet under immediate voice control (or leashed) may result in a fine