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Oct 15, 2015Explorer II
Aadkins101,
YES, there are several Lake Michigan pure sand beaches that have leashed dog areas of the beach. Also in many of the parks along the Grand River and also allowed to be off leash in the areas large fenced in dog parks. One is located only roughly 200 yards SE of the new resort property and there's a walk going to it from the resort. There's also a boat launching ramp in that city park, a ball field, BB courts, picnic area, and flushing restrooms.
However, the Ottawa County Health Department like most health departments in the USA does not allow dogs/pets to be inside where food is sold and/or eaten nor inside the approx. 3' high decorative fenced in area of sidewalk cafes but the dog/pet can be just 2' away from you on the other side of the decorative fence if on a leash while you dine. This applies to friendly dogs as aggressive dogs are not even allowed downtown nor should they be. We (wife and I) are 54+ dog lovers also and have many during our very long marriage and presently have a registered show stock 3-1/2 year old wonderful Siberian Husky. Our 6th Siberian! Our area and the CG's around here are very dog friendly! Rules are: On a leash and picked up after with no exceptions when in public.
YES, there are several Lake Michigan pure sand beaches that have leashed dog areas of the beach. Also in many of the parks along the Grand River and also allowed to be off leash in the areas large fenced in dog parks. One is located only roughly 200 yards SE of the new resort property and there's a walk going to it from the resort. There's also a boat launching ramp in that city park, a ball field, BB courts, picnic area, and flushing restrooms.
However, the Ottawa County Health Department like most health departments in the USA does not allow dogs/pets to be inside where food is sold and/or eaten nor inside the approx. 3' high decorative fenced in area of sidewalk cafes but the dog/pet can be just 2' away from you on the other side of the decorative fence if on a leash while you dine. This applies to friendly dogs as aggressive dogs are not even allowed downtown nor should they be. We (wife and I) are 54+ dog lovers also and have many during our very long marriage and presently have a registered show stock 3-1/2 year old wonderful Siberian Husky. Our 6th Siberian! Our area and the CG's around here are very dog friendly! Rules are: On a leash and picked up after with no exceptions when in public.
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