Town of Oak Bluffs: dogs on beaches

No dogs on public beaches from May 15 to September 15 between 8am and 5pm, and on Inkwell Beach between 7am and 5pm. Dogs must be under control and waste picked up. Joseph Sylvia State Beach and Eastville Point Beach are run by Dukes County, which sets its own rules.

Source: Town of Oak Bluffs, Parks & Recreation. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Inkwell BeachNo dogs 7am to 5pm, from May 15 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Oak Bluffs Town BeachNo dogs 8am to 5pm, from May 15 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)