Filey beach was closed for a time on Saturday after the discovery of bones on the beach.
North Yorkshire Police say the closure of the beach followed the discovery of possible human bones.
A temporary closure was put in place from midday.
Officers were asking the public to stay away from the beach while a recovery operation took place.
Police have confirmed that the beach later reopened after the bones were confirmed as belonging to an animal.
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Last season's play-off finalists were in Scarborough as competitive football return to the town on Saturday.
Senior officials are calling for better signage and extended operating hours to encourage more people to use Scarborough's Park and Ride service.
A Humberside Police dog who was initially deemed too difficult to train has retired this week after a career of jailing dangerous offenders and saving lives.
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