Chapin Memorial Beach

No dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)

Source: Town of Dennis, Beach Rules & Regulations. Checked October 27, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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Town of Dennis: the rule in full

No dogs on public beaches or beach parking lots from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. At West Dennis Beach, no dogs west of the middle bath house from April 1. Dogs are banned wherever piping plovers are nesting.

Dog walks nearby

• Nauset Bike TrailNo dogs from May 1 to October 31. Dogs on a leash from November 1 to April 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Doane TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Province Lands Bike TrailNo dogs from May 1 to October 31. Dogs on a leash from November 1 to April 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time

Nearby beaches

• Mayflower BeachNo dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Corporation BeachNo dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Millway BeachNo dogs from May 15 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Bayview BeachNo dogs from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• West Dennis BeachNo dogs from April 1 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)