TOWN PILOTING DOG BEACH IN INNISFIL BEACH PARK

DOG BEACH CAN BE USED WEDNESDAYS UNTIL AUG. 31

This summer, residents and visitors will be able to bring their dogs to a new dog beach at Innisfil Beach Park.

The dog beach pilot initiative runs on Wednesdays until Aug. 31 on Beach 1, located at 676 Innisfil Beach Rd.

"We've heard from community members that they want a dedicated space to bring their dog for beach days and water access," said Nicole Bowman, director of operations at the Town of Innisfil. "We thank the Innisfil Beach Park ad hoc committee — a group comprised of Innisfil residents, staff and council — for championing this 'Dogs Days of Summer' initiative in the park."

Beach 1 is located at the south end of the park and is separate from the other beaches at Innisfil Beach Park. Dog owners must pick up after their pets and keep their dogs leashed while on the beach. Water

access is permitted for dogs off Beach 1.

Park patrons are reminded, dogs are not allowed on beaches or within 15 metres of the water's edge outside of the pilot project on Beach 1. The Town of Innisfil's parks bylaw does not permit dogs at Innisfil Beach Park on weekends and statutory holidays, between 9

a.m. and 8 p.m., from the Friday before Victoria Day to the Tuesday after Thanksgiving Day.

Parking at Innisfil Beach Park is free with a valid resident parking pass. Paid parking is available for non-residents.

The town invites community members to leave feedback about the dog beach at innisfil.ca.