Local beach makes best dog beach list!
It's always nice to see a local spot on a national "Best of" list. And it looks like Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis has nearly topped Petside.com's list of the Top 10 Dog-Friendly Beaches.
“At Petside, we know that a day at the beach is even better when you can bring your four-legged companion, so we looked far and wide to identify America's friendliest dog beaches,” Joshua Fried, Petside.com's director said. “This year's list includes some spectacular spots from Florida to Oregon and many locations in between.”
Cape San Blas, in Port St. Joe, Fla., takes the No. 1 spot. With its year-round, leash-free policies and dog-friendly activities like a sailing program welcomes dogs aboard and a variety of pet-friendly restaurants nearby, this place sounds like a must-see if you're in the area with your dog.
But at the almost-as-prestigious No. 2 slot, there's:
2. Quiet Waters Park. Petside calls the park a "dream play pen." The selection team appreciates the park's fenced-off area beach area for dogs and digs the park's annual “Howl-O-Ween Barkin Bash” costume parade for dogs and their owners.
The rest of the Top Five follow. For more, see the story here.
3. Block Island, Rhode Island, is a small dog-friendly island open year-round. The beach has a relaxed leash policy, and bans all motor vehicles, making it a safe haven for your furry friend to roam around.
4. Cannon Beach, Oregon, is a four mile stretch of beach along the Pacific conveniently located near a town filled with dog-friendly hotels, restaurants and shops. Dogs must stay on-leash, but the view is worth it.
5. Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg, Fla., has the unique “Paw Playground,” consisting of fenced-in areas for both big dogs and small dogs. The park provides dog showers, a dog beach and fresh drinking water.
Dogs enjoy Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. Photo/Friends of Quiet Waters.
Categories: Dogs, dogs, dogs, Fun stuff, Travel
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We took our dog Timmey, a black lab, to quiet waters for the first time last weekend and it was amazing. He had a blast and so did all of the other dogs there. Our favorite thing we saw, however, were two miniature doxins who had on life vests and loved to go out and fetch a rope in the water.
Hope others get to enjoy this lovely park soon!
Posted by: Dave Tucker | July 25, 2009 8:45 AM