There has been controversy over maintaining the endangered piping plover population in the Scarborough Beach region. This has lead to some more restrictive beach rules over the warmer months. April 1 to Labor Day there are restricted areas for the protection of piping plovers. See individual beach rules. May 15 to Labor Day – non-restricted areas allow off-leash play – sunrise to 9 a.m. with voice control and leash on-hand. On-leash only 5 p.m. to sunset. Follow posted beach signs and respect the restricted beach areas. Scarboroughmaine.org has the animal control ordinance with the latest updates and you should always read the posted beach signs. RESTRICTED AREAS: April 1 to Labor Day for piping plovers from main beach access path and Hurd Park north to the Scarborough River (dogs on leash only). Follow signs. TAIL-WAGGING FEATURES: Pine Point Beach is a stunning long stretch of beach that runs from the jetty at Pine Point to Orchard Beach. There’s plenty of room for ball play, Frisbee fun and action for wave jumpers. At the Pine Point end of the beach, you’ll have views across the Scarborough River toward dog-friendly Ferry Beach.