Where In Beverly Is Your Dog Allowed During Summer Season?

BEVERLY, MA — The unofficial start of summer means trips to the beach and endless days playing in the public parks of Beverly.

It also means no dogs are allowed at the party in many municipal areas.

Starting Memorial Day, and continuing through Labor Day, dogs are prohibited from city parks and on beaches from 7:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. each day. Dogs are allowed in Lynch Park only between 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. with the exception of the rose garden, where they are prohibited at all times.

Beverly has carved an exception for one park per ward where dogs are allowed to frolic in the warm summer sun — as long as they are leashed and under control at all times.

In Ward 1, that is Femino Park on Lindsay Avenue.

In Ward 2, that is Independence Park with a beach restriction from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

In Wad 3, that is Beverly Common.

In Ward 4, that is the Conney Athletic Field behind the outfield fence.

In Ward 5, that is Colgate Park except in the playground area.

In Ward 6, that is at Dix Park with the exception of the playground area or tennis courts.

Dogs are not allowed in the cemeteries at any time.

Beverly Animal Control said these rules will be enforced and upwards of a $100 fine per dog/offense can be issued.

Residents are advised to be responsible dog owners and properly dispose of dog waste at all times by bagging it and taking it with them home from the park.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)