Just about!! Most parks, beaches, etc. post a sign stating whether or not dogs are allowed. A good percentage do not allow dogs ever. Some at specified times. If so, leashed only. (Good idea) California (the left coast) is a bit more liberal. They have many large open spaces: Parks, beaches etc. where dogs are allowed to play and run off lead. There are sites on the internet listing dog parks and dog beaches across the country. I live on the ocean on the east coast. (Massachusetts) From Memorial Day (start of our summer season) through Labor Day (your Boxer's Day??) in Sept. NO DOGS EVER ANYTIME allowed on beach. Of course this is properly ignored!! After 6pm or so we reclaim our beaches from the tourists and everyone in the neighborhood brings their pup down for a swim and a walk. Even the animal control officer in town turns her head! I found that many Europeans, especially the French, have a much different attitude. In France, I noticed they allow dogs everywhere! Even in restaurants and stores. No one minds and the dogs are very well behaved. People act quite responsibly. I dare say we Americans sometimes don't act too responsibly re: our dog's control and behavior in public. Not to mention cleaning up our pup's messes. Hence, dogs are not as welcome as they might be. What's it like across the "pond?" How are dog's treated in public places? I know the queen is a big dog lover!!