Dogs Are Allowed in Certain Sections of Compo Beach Beginning Oct. 1

WESTPORT, CT — Beginning tomorrow, Oct. 1, dogs will be allowed in certain areas at Compo Beach, Parks & Recreation Director Jennifer A. Fava announced.

Dogs will be allowed at the park from Oct. 1 through March 31, 2017, and during that time, the following regulations will be in effect:

Animal Control Enforcement and Leash Restriction – Compo Beach

• Dogs are prohibited from the Pavilion, Playground and Boardwalk.
• All dogs must be leashed in all areas of the park except in the designated off leash area of the beach south of Pavilion, including South Beach. Off leash regulations are posted at entrance to the off leash area.
• You are required by law to pick up your dog’s feces.

Violators of the above regulations are subject to a fine of $77, according to town officials.

Photo credit: SPCA of Westchester