Beach Safety & Rules

Beaches are fantastic places to get away, and it's important to respect rules and regulations that keep them a welcoming place for everyone.

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (MLEO) will be enforcing responsible enjoyment at Goderich’s Waterfront. Should you need MLEO’s assistance, please address your questions/concerns with the Officers on site or complete a By-Law Complaint Form

Rules & Regulations:

The following are prohibited at the Goderich Waterfront:

Please refer the Town's Parks and Facilities By-Law No. 98 of 2020 for additional information.

1. Alcohol (refer to 20.17)
2. Bikes on the boardwalk (refer to Parking By-Law No. 34 of 2025 Part IV 3. a))
3. Smoking or vaping (refer to 10.6 and 10.7)
4. Littering (refer to 16.1)
5. Fires, see Barbecues and Fires in Parks  (refer to 18.1)
6. Charcoal barbeques, cooking devices and/or barbecues on the beach, only in signed grass areas and signed pavilion spaces. See Barbecues and Fires in Parks  (refer to 17.1)
7. Overnight stays or camping (refer to 5.3.1 and 18.10)
8. Tents - except for sunshade or canopy tent which has an area of no more than 10 square meters, intended to provide shelter during a sporting event or other park activities, and such a tent is open on one or more sides. (refer to 18.11)
9. Motorized vehicles on the beach or boardwalk (refer to 20.9)
10. Launching or landing any motorized vessel from any Beach (refer to 5.3.7)
11. Recreational vehicles and/or trailers of any type (refer to 18.12)
12. Offering items for sale (refer to 18.4)