Starting April 1, Carolina Beach will implement updated regulations concerning dogs on the beach. According to the town’s website, the new rules are as follows:Carolina Beach, NC | Home+8https://www.wect.com+8https://www.wect.com+8
Municipal Beach Strand Regulations:
- From April 1 to September 30, dogs are permitted on the beach only during specific hours: before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. They are prohibited on the beach between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.Carolina Beach, NC | Home+4https://www.wect.com+4https://www.wect.com+4
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.WWAYTV3+6https://www.wect.com+6https://www.wect.com+6
- Owners are required to carry a plastic or paper container for cleaning up after their pets and must dispose of waste appropriately.Carolina Beach, NC | Home+3https://www.wect.com+3https://www.wect.com+3
Freeman Park Regulations:
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times from April 1 to September 30.WWAYTV3+7WWAYTV3+7https://www.wect.com+7
- Owners must have a suitable container for pet waste and dispose of it properly.WWAYTV3+3https://www.wect.com+3Carolina Beach, NC | Home+3
Boardwalk Regulations:
- Dogs are prohibited from the historic wooden sections of the boardwalk at all times.Carolina Beach, NC | Home+4https://www.wect.com+4https://www.wect.com+4
- Dogs are not allowed in the Boardwalk Business District, which includes sidewalks, walkways, and public areas east of Canal Drive, from the north side of Harper Avenue (near the Hampton Inn) up to and including Cape Fear Boulevard (gazebo area).WWAYTV3+4WWAYTV3+4https://www.wect.com+4
Violations of these regulations may result in a $100 fine or citation. For more information, please visit the town’s official website.
