Provincetown town beaches

Dogs on a leash all year

Off leash under voice and sight control 6am to 9am and 6pm to 9pm (Memorial Day to November 1), or 6am to 9pm the rest of the year.

Source: Town of Provincetown, Animal Control. 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 Provincetown: the rule in full

Dogs must be leashed on town beaches, except off-leash under voice and sight control from 6am to 9am and 6pm to 9pm (Memorial Day to November 1), or 6am to 9pm (November 2 to the day before Memorial Day).

Dog walks nearby

• 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
• Pilgrim Spring TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Head of the Meadow Bike TrailDogs on a leash all year

Nearby beaches

• Herring Cove BeachDogs on a leash all year
• Race Point BeachDogs on a leash all year
• Head of the Meadow BeachDogs on a leash all year
• Great Hollow BeachNo dogs 9am to 6pm, from the third Saturday in June to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Corn Hill BeachNo dogs 9am to 6pm, from the third Saturday in June to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)