Dog walking and or off-leash areas

Dog walking lanes inside and outside built-up areas

GZH, Natuurmonumenten and Stichting het Zuid-Hollands Landschap have looked within their management areas for locations where dogs can run and play freely. Of course, owners are expected to control their dogs at all times so as not to disturb the flora and fauna in these areas more than necessary. From early spring to summer, fawn are born, including in our community. They are defenseless against stray dogs. So keep your dog on a leash and be alert when your dog is running loose in the off-leash areas.
Outside the designated areas, dogs are not allowed to run loose. You can view the exact location of these areas below.

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Dogs on the beach

From April to September, you are not allowed to enter the beach with your dog between beach posts 12,000 and 13,300. This rule applies between 8 am and 6 pm. However, leashed dogs are allowed at the beachfront restaurants.

As of Oct. 1, the beach is free for dogs.

Throughout the year, the cleanup requirement is in effect.

This rule does not apply to persons who are accompanied by a guide dog or social assistance dog because of a disability. This rule also does not apply to persons who can demonstrate that they are qualified to train a dog as a guide dog or social assistance dog.

Stray dogs in nature reserve

In Voorne aan Zee you can enjoy nature with your dog in several places. Consider, for example, the Bosje van Oranje and the Berkenrijspad in Oostvoorne. In these nature reserves you will find signs of the Zuid-Hollands Landschap. Here you can read the rules that apply to dog owners.

You can also visit the dog beach via the dunes. The route to the dog beach is marked on the 1st and 2nd Battles.

Dog poop cleanup requirement and bag dispensers

Within the built-up area in the municipality of Voorne aan Zee there is a clean-up obligation; dog owners must clean up their own dog(s)' poop.

The municipality has placed special dog waste bins with free bag dispensers at approved complaint locations. The dispensers are placed so that you can always encounter one or more bins during your walk. After picking up dog poop, you can dispose of the poop bag back in the bin. You can also dispose of it at home with the residual waste (not with the GFT waste).

In Hellevoetsluis, you can find poop bags at:

  • City Hall,East Sand Dike
  • Jumbo, Hunting Horn Path
  • Jumbo, Struytse Hoeck
  • Albert Heijn, Struytse Hoeck
  • Albert Heijn, Evertsenplein

Fines for violations

If you do not follow the rules in the dog policy, the BOAs (special investigating officers) may fine you:

  • €110 if you let your dog(s) run loose where it is not allowed.
  • €170 if you do not clean up your dog's poop where you should.

Contact

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