Dogs are off the beach for the season starting Tuesday. Willows Beach closes to four-legged visitors May 1 to Sept. 30 each year.
Willows Beach Park is abuzz for the next month with school groups coming from across the region for year-end picnics just one reason for the closure.
Locally, some shift to McNeill Bay, where dogs can remain off leash. Others head to parks at Elk and Beaver lakes or other smaller off-leash areas.
Even off leash, dogs must be under control at all times and owners must pick up dog droppings in all parks, local and regional.
Do you agree with the move?