Ocean City gets in-tents: New rules for canopy use on the beach

Ocean City gets in-tents: New rules for canopy use on the beach

Ocean City, Maryland, just tightened its beach rules, banning tents and limiting canopy use starting now. The move is meant to boost safety, help lifeguards see better and ease crowding during those packed summer days. It comes on the heels of even more proposed bans. Here’s the deal: Tents with sides? Gone. Canopies? Still OK — but they must be: Open on all sides Beach stories Heading to Ocean City? Expect lane closures o…

Beachgoers blocked from bringing popular item on sand under strict new ban

A SURPRISING item is now banned at a popular US beach destination. Beachgoers will need to pack lighter this summer, as one city announced it will restrict items that can be brought to the beach, effective immediately. GettyBeach goers will need to pack lighter on their next trip[/caption] GettyOcean City Beach will be restricting tents and canopies[/caption] Officials in Ocean City, Maryland, voted to ban select tents and canopies that the publ…

New Ocean City Rules: Most Tents Banned, Canopy Restrictions Tightened

Source: Kurt Dawson / Getty Heading to Ocean City beach? Make sure to double-check what you bring to stay cool under the sun. Starting immediately, most tents are no longer permitted on the beach, with the exception of small “baby” tents that measure no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet. Open canopies are still allowed, but only if they don’t exceed 10 feet by 10 feet. Additionally, canopies must be spaced at least three feet apart. The anchoring sys…