{"id":4685,"date":"2015-05-15T05:29:20","date_gmt":"2015-05-15T09:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shorebeat.com\/brick\/?p=4685"},"modified":"2015-05-15T00:49:03","modified_gmt":"2015-05-15T04:49:03","slug":"dogs-to-be-restricted-from-dog-beach-near-manasquan-inlet-opposition-mounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/2015\/05\/dogs-to-be-restricted-from-dog-beach-near-manasquan-inlet-opposition-mounts\/","title":{"rendered":"Dogs to be Restricted From ‘Dog Beach’ Near Manasquan Inlet, Opposition Mounts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fisherman\u2019s Cove, Manasquan, N.J. (Photo: Borough of Manasquan)<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the few dog-friendly beaches at the Jersey Shore is about to join the ranks of those where Man\u2019s Best Friend is not allowed \u2013 at least during certain hours.<\/p>\n

Fisherman\u2019s Cove in Manasquan, colloquially known as the \u201cDog Beach\u201d for its popularity with dog owners, will no longer be open to four-legged visitors between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. starting Memorial Day. The daytime dog ban will run through Labor Day at the beach, which is situated along the Manasquan River, just west of the inlet and ocean.<\/p>\n

The decision by the Monmouth County Park System, announced Thursday, is the result of an influx of non-dog-owners accessing the site since the promenade which runs along nearby Manasquan Inlet was expanded to the edge of the beach.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition, other activities including kayak launching, bird watching, and fishing take place,\u201d a statement from the Borough of Manasquan, which does not have any jurisdiction over the area, said. \u201cPeople with younger children avoiding the ocean waves and walkers \u2013 all without dogs \u2013 are now using the site.\u201d<\/p>\n

The dog ban is to help \u201cavoid conflict,\u201d the statement went on to say.<\/p>\n

Prior to 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., dogs will still be permitted on the Fisherman\u2019s Cove beach, \u201cproviding they are leashed and under control,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The prohibition immediately drew backlash on social media, with local residents pointing to the historical nature of the beach as a place where dogs were welcome, including state Sen. Joe Vitale.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is ridiculous<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>,\u201d Vitale posted from a social media account. \u201cIt\u2019s the dog beach. The majority of the visitors utilize the beach for their dog to swim, excercise or hang out. Everyone coexists just fine \u2013 even non dog owners.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe this, what a sad, sad decision<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>,\u201d said Brittany North. \u201cNot only was this a locals secret hide out, but one of the only places on the Jersey Shore that we could enjoy with our fury family members. Lack of dog-friendly areas is such a disappointment, and now the list has become shorter. What a shame.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A few people agreed with the ban.<\/p>\n

\u201cLittle kids also like the cove and have a right to enjoy it also without unleashed dogs scaring them<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>,\u201d said John Moscov.<\/p>\n

Anyone with questions on the new policy is asked to contact the parks department at 732-842-4000.<\/p>\n

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