Crane Beach Green Dog Program

In order to address these threats, and ensure that Crane Beach continues to be a welcoming, comfortable, and healthy environment for dogs, their owners, and all visitors, The Trustees are pleased to announce the Crane Beach Green Dogs program. Similar to dog walking programs already in place at other Trustees properties, the Crane Beach program will provide visitor-friendly means for improved enforcement of the property’s rules and regulations. This will help to enhance public safety and resource protection, while also preserving a quality visitor experience. Dog walking will be permitted on the Beach from October 1 through March 31.

A Leash Free Zone for “Green” Dogs”:

As a “thank you” for dog walker’s compliance with the Green Dogs program a portion of the beach to the left of the westernmost (town of Ipswich) boardwalk has been designated as a leash free zone.  There is clearly a demand for an area where dogs can run free. We are most hopeful that this leash free zone will not only make for happier dogs but most importantly result in fewer tensions on other areas of the beach, thus reducing the chance of conflicts with other visitors. For the fall and winter of 08 and 09 the leash free zone will be offered on an experimental basis. Staff will evaluate its’ use to determine if the area will be offered on an on-going basis.

How Can I Become A Green Dog Walker:

There are several options for you to participate in the Crane Beach Green Dogs program. Trustees of Reservations members and all Ipswich residents are eligible to receive a “free” Green Dogs permit.

Trustees of Reservations members—you may obtain a “free” Green Dogs permit at Crane Beach and your permit will remain valid as long as you keep your membership current. If you are already enrolled in The Trustees Green Dog program your permit is valid for Crane Beach as well.

Ipswich residents—you may pick up your free Green Dogs permit at the beach gate after presenting proof of residency (beach sticker and/or driver’s license) and signing the Green Dogs pledge. Please note that your “free” Ipswich Resident Green Dog Permit is only valid at Crane Beach. To enjoy Green Dog privileges at other Trustees properties you will need to have an active Trustees of Reservations membership.

For the occasional visitor—day use Green Dogs passes may be purchased at the beach gate on the day of your visit.

How Do I Get My Green Dog Application:

Green Dog Applications can be downloaded from the web; picked up at the Crane Beach front gate or by emailing us at membership@ttor.org. Remember Green Dog permits are free to active Trustees of Reservations members and Ipswich Residents. Day Passes can only be obtained at the Crane Beach gate.

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