City’s free dog swim returns for its seventh year

City's free dog swim returns for its seventh year

Published on July 22, 2024

Wag 'n' Wade dog swim set for August 18 at Richmond Park Pool

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The City's Parks and Recreation Department will once again host its free dog swim event at Richmond Park Pool, 1101 Richmond St. NW. The Wag 'n' Wade dog swim will close out the 2024 pool season noon to 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18.

The event will feature four 1-hour sessions of open swim for dogs. Small dogs (less than 35 pounds) swim from noon to 1 p.m., large dogs (more than 35 pounds) from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. or 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and older dogs (ages 8 and older) from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Each session can accommodate up to 120 dogs. Only two dogs per household can be registered. Registration is required HERE.

Dog owners may not enter the water. Only dogs are allowed in the pool for the health and safety of all. The Parks and Recreation Department will provide tennis balls, drinking water for the dogs and dog waste cleanup bags. Owners need to provide proof of their dogs' rabies vaccinations upon registration and a leash to walk their pets in and out of the pool area at the event. Towels, paw booties and dog life jackets are also recommended. Local pet vendors will be on site with giveaways, information and additional activities.

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