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Higgins Beach
Bayview Ave, Scarborough, ME 04074
Dog beach🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.6
1,210 reviews
Surf the waves at this dog-friendly beach in Scarborough, known for its sandy shores. Off-leash dogs welcome before 9am, leashed 9am-5pm, with water, parking, and trash cans; prohibited after 5pm June 15-September 15. Watch for surfers.
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Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Higgins Beach
- Type
- Beach
- Location
- Scarborough, Maine
- Coordinates
- 43.5664, -70.2922
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Swimmers
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 5.8 / 10 — Decent
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
5.8/ 10
Decent
- · Water on-site
Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.
Dog policy
Surfing beach in Scarborough. Off-leash dogs welcome before 9am; leashed only 9am-5pm; not permitted after 5pm June 15-Sept 15.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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