The new dog park is not a substitute or replacement for the beach. Rather, it’s intended to be an ALTERNATIVE, especially for dogs not trained to be off leash. If you have specific concerns regarding dog privileges on the beach, they should be addressed directly to the Town.

No. The York Maine Dog Park is a partnership between the nonprofit Friends of York Dog Park and the Town. Although we had permission to build York Dog Park on Town property, the Friends of York Dog Park must raise funds to operate and maintain it through private donations.  We rely on fundraising to cover essential costs like insurance, maintenance, upkeep, future improvements, and community outreach.

Research has shown this concern is unfounded. In neighboring Ogunquit, animal control has been called to their park just once in 7 years of operation. York’s park will also have two separate sections so shy or small dogs can have their own area. Rules of behavior will be posted, with the expectation dog owners will follow them or lose access to the park.

Owners are expected to pick up after their dog(s), as they are in all public places. Disregard for this, and other posted rules, will result in loss of privileges for both owner and dog(s). Bags for pickup will be provided free of charge at the park.  Where the Town of York properties are all Carry-In and Carry-Out, we are unable to provide trash cans at the property at this time.  However, we are working on a plan to have some sort of dog waste collection/recycling program in the future.  The committee found similar amenities at other dog parks with no real issues of non-compliance.

No, but donations are welcome. You can donate to help build the park here: DONATE

The York Dog Park is OPEN Dawn to Dusk!  Please feel free to use the dog park at your own risk, and remember to carry-in and carry-out.  ENJOY!