Tell your human to help us keep our beach! More paws, more fun, more wagging—it’s up to you, two-leggers!
I support Save the Dog Beach & I don't even have a dog! I love to watch them frolic in the water when walking the path!
Teresa
The Numbers
Our Stories
What the community is saying
I strongly support keeping the dog beach in our community. It’s been a wonderful addition for years, providing a space for dogs and their owners to enjoy. While I understand there may be concerns about rule enforcement, eliminating the dog beach entirely would leave us without a suitable alternative. This beach has been a part of our community for a long time, even before it was official, and I believe it enhances our community. I know people who love to stop and watch the pups having a great time in the water. Let’s find a way to address concerns without taking away this valuable resource.
🧑 Debra
🐶 Noah and Cody
Betty is a 2 year old dog who lives for other dogs. When she goes to the dog beach she loves to watch all the other dogs. We bring her toys to fetch, but she’s like the greeters at Walmart welcoming all the other dogs. We do keep Betty on a lead because she’s young and we don’t trust her recall and two, not all of the other dogs want Betty Lou in their face. The beach has built her confidence, taught her that water isn’t scary, and it gives her a chance to learn about socializing with other dogs. It’s such a unique opportunity for her, and luckily it’s only 3 blocks away. We love our weekly visits to our dog beach.
🧑 Lonnie
🐶 Betty Lou
Xochi entertain people leaping out of water like a gazzel looking for fish, her favorite think to do. We literally have to pick her up Out of water otherwise she won’t quit. It is a great way for us as seniors to get out and wade with her in the water, and meet other dog people. Afar we enjoy walking to town for lunch or Gelato, Please save the dog beach for dogs and people to enjoy!!!!!!
🧑 Lary and Krysia
🐶 Xochi
Why
Why do we want our dog beach
Our dog beach is a gem for wagging tails and happy humans—it shouldn’t get buried just because a few loud humans won’t stop barking!
Community
Our beach is where our humans get to meet other humans while we sniff, splash, and play. They call it 'community,' but really, it’s just making friends like we do!
Exercise
Humans need to stretch their legs too, not just us! The beach gets them running, throwing sticks, and staying active while we lead the way.
Safety
It’s better for humans when we have our own splashy spot—they don’t have to worry about us getting tangled up with swimmers at those other beaches.
Mental Health
Humans feel better when they’re around us—science says so! A day at the beach with us? Stress gone, smiles on!
Local Economy
Our beach helps the human world, too. After a fun day with us, they wander into town for food or shopping. They call it ‘supporting local’—we just call it snack time!
Joy
Nothing makes humans happier than seeing us having fun. You should see their faces when we’re splashing and wagging—it’s like they catch our happiness!
History of The Beach
How’d we end up here, fur-friends? Let me tell you!
2006
Unofficially Our SpotDividers and Sign
Humans set up some dividers and a sign, plus a plastic bag station for you-know-what. We claimed it as ours! Link
2007
It’s Official!Park Board Improvements
The humans made it official—our beach was now a real dog beach! The city even spruced things up with some park improvements. Woof-worthy! Link
2011
Quiet Years and Happy SnapsSo peaceful
For a while, things were smooth like a freshly brushed coat. The White Bear Press even showed off a picture of us having fun. Good times! Link
2018
Still Ours!Council Keeps It Open
After a ‘probation’ period (whatever that is), the Council decided to keep the beach open. Link
Corgis in the Lake
Corgis showed up, splashed around, and didn’t cause any trouble. Link
Unofficial sign Removed
Even an unofficial sign tried to join the fun but got removed by Public Works. Link
2021
New Fences, New Fun!More Improvements
Fencing and other improvements made our beach even better. The humans really stepped up! Link
2022
Park Committee SupportThe Humans Have Our Back
The Park Advisory humans studied our beach and decided—hooray!—it should stay open. They’re learning! Link
2024
PAC Supports Our Dog Beach with Wag-Worthy Changes!PAC loves the Pack
Fur-friends, the Park Advisory Committee (PAC) has sniffed out the truth: the dog beach is pawsitively perfect and deserves to stay! Not only that, but they’ve recommended some exciting changes to make our wag-worthy paradise even better. Link
Freedom to Zoom!
The PAC says no more leashy-leashes at the beach! This will match the City Code and help the Police Department focus on keeping everyone safe.
Extra Helping Paws!
Seasonal community service officers will help teach humans and fur-friends the rules while keeping the beach a happy, safe place for all.
2025
Beach on the Chopping BlockCity Council Humans to decide fate of Beach
Fur-friends, the humans are making big decisions! A public hearing is set for February 25, where they’ll listen to barks (and human voices) about our beloved beach. Then, on March 11, the City Council will make their final call. It’s time to wag, woof, and rally—tell your humans to stand up for our sandy paradise! Link
Help Save Our Beach, Fur-Friends!
Step 1: Get Your Human to Bark at the Right People
Tell your human to email or call the City Council humans and say they love the dog beach as much as we do!
Step 2: Share Your Best Tail-Wagging Story
Tell your human why you love the beach and have them share it. The Council and the Mayor need to know how much joy we bring!
Step 3: Get your human to the hearing
Make sure your human attends the big public hearing on February 25
Step 4: Drag Your Human to the Council Meeting
On March 11 take them* to the big City Council meeting so they can bark for us and help keep the beach ours!
*Us fur-friends can't actually go with our humans
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Did We Build This Site?
Because some humans just won’t stop barking about closing our beach! We’re tired of their loud howls wasting the City Council’s time when most of the community loves this place. Let’s help our humans focus on more useful stuff at their meetings—like more treats and belly rubs!
Who Is My Human?
My human has lived in White Bear Lake for over three years and walks by our beach at least four times a week. They see how much joy it brings to all of us fur-friends and want to keep it that way!