During the dog days of summer dog swim days are held at public swimming pools and water parks across the country, usually as the pools are closing for the summer and before they’re drained. Dog Swim Days are the one time of the year when dogs are welcomed to dog paddle, fetch and play in the pool.
ARIZONA
Green Valley
Paws in the Pool
August 18, 2017
Desert Hills Center Pool
ARKANSAS
Mountain Home, AR
Dog Pool Party
August 13, 2017
Mountain Home Swimming Pool
CALIFORNIA
Cameron Park, CA
Pooch Plunge and Laps at the Lake
August 12, 2017
Cameron Park Lake Lagoon
Porterville, CA
Paws in the Pool
September 16, 2017
City Pool
Templeton, CA
Dog Splash Days
September 9-10, 2017
Templeton Community Pool
COLORADO
Arvada, CO
Dog Swim Day
August 19, 2017 at two outdoor swimming pools – Lake Arbor and Seacrest
Aspen, CO
Doggie Day at the ARC
September 9, 2017
Aspen Recreation Center
Boulder, CO
Dog Dayz
September 11, 2017 through September 23, 2017
Scott Carpenter Park Pool
Broomfield, CO
Dog Daze at the Bay
September 9, 2017
Broomfield Bay Aquatic Center
Denver, CO
Dog Daze at F-15 Pool
September 9, 2017
F-15 Pool
Denver, CO
Dog-a-Pool-ooza
August 13, 2017
Cook Park Pool
Englewood, CO
10th Annual Doggie Plunge
September 9, 2017
Pirates Cove Family Aquatic Center
Fort Morgan, CO
Doggy Day
August 13, 2017
Riverside Park Swimming Pool
Grand Junction, CO
Dog Days at Lincoln Park Pool
September 10, 2017
Lincoln Park Pool
Greeley, CO
Discovery Bay’s Doggie Day
August 26, 2017
Discovery Bay Waterpark
Lakewood, CO
Bark-N-Splash Bash
August 12 and 13, 2017 at Morse Park Pool
August 27, 2017 at Carmody Outdoor Pool
Longmont, CO
Dog Swims at Roosevelt Pool
August 15, 2017
Roosevelt Activity Pool
Parker, CO
Barker Days
September 9, 2017
H2O’Brien Pool
Thornton, CO
Paws for a Dip
August 19, 2017
City Pool
CONNECTICUT
Rocky Hill, CT
Dog Day at the Pool
August 22, 2017
Elm Ridge Outdoor Pool
Wethersfield, CT
Annual Dog Swim
August 19, 2017
Mill Woods Swim Pond
FLORIDA
Coral Gables, FL
Paws in the Pool
October 1, 2017
Venetian Pool
Deerfield Beach, FL
Barktoberfest
October 7 and 8, 2017
Quiet Waters Park
Hollywood, FL
K9 Water Festival
October 14 and 15; October 21 and 22, 2017
Castaway Island Water Park
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Waggin’ at the Waterpark
October 14, 2017
Calypso Bay Waterpark
St. Petersburg FL
Dog Swim Day
August 12, 2017
Fossil Park Pool
Tampa, FL
Annual Doggie Paddle
November 11, 2017
Copeland Pool
GEORGIA
Holly Springs, GA
Paws in the Pool 2017
October1, 2017
Cherokee County Aquatic Center
Pine Mountain, GA
Dog Splash & Luau at the Liberty Bell Pool
September 19, 2017
F.D. Roosevelt State Park
IDAHO
Lava Hot Springs, ID
7th Annual DogAPoolooza – Open Swim for Dogs
September 9, 2017
Olympic Swimming Complex
Nampa, ID
10th Annual Pooch Party Stoll & Splash
August 26, 2017
Lakeview Park
ILLINOIS
Mascoutah, IL
Pool “Paw”ty
September 4, 2017
Mascoutah Swimming Pool
INDIANA
Franklin, IN
Doggie Pool Day and Pet Fair
September 5, 2017
Franklin Family Aquatic Center
Kokomo, IN
Pooches in the Pool
August 20, 2017
Kokomo Beach
Lafayette, IN
Pooch Plunge
August 15, 16 & 17, 2017
Castaway Bay
IOWA
Ankeny, IA
Pooch Paddle Dog Swim
TBD
Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
K9 Splash
August 12-13, 2017
Bever Pool
Des Moines, IA
Doggie Dive
August 20, 2017 and September 4, 2017
Aquatic Center and Pool
Dubuque, IA
Doggie Dip
August 12, 2017 at Sutton Pool
August 26, 2017 at Flora Pool
Marshalltown, IA
9th Annual Dog Days of Summer Doggie Dip
August 28 and August 29, 2017
Marshalltown Aquatic Center
Norwalk, IA
Dog Swim
August 23, 2017
Norwalk Aquatic Center
KANSAS
Hays, KS
Dog Swim
August 19, 2017
Hays Aquatic Park
Leawood, KS
13th Annual Doggie Dunk
September 5, 2017
Leawood Aquatic Center
Lawrence, KS
Pooch Plunge
September 5, 2017
Outdoor Aquatic Center
Lenexa, KS
Tails on the Trails Dog Swim
August 12, 2017
Ad Astra Pool
Merriam, KS
Pooch Paddle
September 5, 2017
Merriam Aquatic Center
Mission, KS
Pool Party for Pooches
September 5, 2017
Mission Family Aquatic Center
Pittsburgh, KS
11th Annual Dog Swim
August 21, 2017
Pittsburgh Aquatic Center
Wichita, KS
Dogs Days of Summer
August 21, 2017
College Hill Pool
KENTUCKY
Lexington, KY
Doggie Paddle
September 9, 2017
Woodland Aquatic Center
Louisville, KY
Dog Swim
September 9, 2017
Calypso Cove Water Park
MICHIGAN
Brownstown Charter Township, MI
Dog Day at the Pool
September 10, 2017
Lake Erie Metropark
Madison Heights, MI
Red Oaks Waterpark Dog Swim
September 10, 2017
Red Oaks Waterpark
Midland, MI
Pooches at the Pool
September 9, 2017
Plymouth Pool
Oak Park, MI
Dog Day at the Oak Park Pool
August 27, 2017
Oak Park Pool
Troy, MI
Dog Swim
September 10, 2016
Troy Family Aquatic Center
Waterford, MI
Waterford Oaks Dog Swim
September 9, 2017
Waterford Oaks County Park
West Bloomfield, MI
Pooch Plunge West Bloomfield
August 26, 2017
West Bloomfield Aquatic Center
Ypsilanti, MI
Annual Dog Swim
September 9 and September 10, 2017
Rolling Hills Water Park
MARYLAND
Chevy Chase, MD
Dog Swim
September 17, 2017
Somerset Pool
Ocean Pines, MD
Doggie Swim
September 9, 2017
Mumford’s Landing Pool
Rockville, MD
Doggie Dip Day
September 9, 2017
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center
MINNESOTA
Northfield, MN
Dog Swim
September 1 and September 2, 2017
Old Memorial Pool
MISSISSIPPI
Starkville, MS
7th Annual OCHS Dog Paddle
August 12, 2017
Moncrief Park Pool
MISSOURI
Columbia, MO
Pooch Plunge
TBD
Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center
Ellisville, MO
Pooch Plunges
September 7 and September 9, 2017
EDGE Aquatic Center
Hazelwood, MO
Dog’s Day at the Pool
September 5, 2017
White Birch Bay Aquatic Center at White Birch Bay
Kansas City, MO
Dippin’ Dogs Swim Party
September 9, 2017
Springs Aquatic Center
Kirkwood, MO
Dog Pool Parties
September 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (all dogs)
September 7, 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. for dogs 25 pounds and smaller; 6:00-7:30 p.m. for all dogs.
The Kirkwood Aquatic Center
O’Fallon, MO
Pool Paws Dog Swim
September 9, 2017
Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center
St. Charles MO
Pool Paws Dog Swim
August 14 and August 17, 2017
McNair Aquatic Center
NEBRASKA
Lincoln, NE
Dog Splash 2017
Star City Shores
Omaha, NE
Doggie Dip 2017
August 6, 2017 at Lee Valley Pool
August 13, 2017 at Gallagher Pool
Papillion, NE
Dog Day at the Bay
September 10, 2017
Papio Bay Aquatic Center
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Lebanon, NH
Paws in the Pool
August 20, 2017
Lebanon Veterans Memorial Pool
NEW JERSEY
Maplewood, NJ
Dog Days of Summer
September 9, 2017
Maplewood Community Pool
Wildwood, NJ
Morey’s Piers “Gone to the Dogs”
September 10, 2017
Raging Waters Water Park at Morey’s Piers
NORTH CAROLINA
Greenville, NC
Doggie Pool Party
August 13, 2017
Greenville Community Pool
NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck, ND
Pool Pooch Party
August 13, 2017
Wachter Aquatic Complex
OHIO
Avon Lake, OH
12th Annual Big Splash Dog Swim
September 9, 2017
Avon Lake Municipal Pool
Bellefontaine, OH
Dog Day at the Pool
August 13, 2017
Hoffman Municipal Pool
Bexley, OH
Paws in the Pool
September 5, 2017
Bexley Pool
Brook Park, OH
Brook Park Annual Dog Swim 2017
August 19, 2017
Alice M. Hassing Waterpark
Hinckley Township, OH
Dog Paddle and Pet-a-Palooza
August 27, 2017
Cleveland Metroparks Ledge Pool
Independence, OH
Dog Swim & Fun Day
September 2017
Independence Outdoor Pool
Lakewood, OH
2017 Lakewood Dog Swim
September 5, 2017
Foster Pool at Lakewood Park
Mason, OH
Dog Day
September 10, 2017
The Beach Waterpark
Shaker Heights, OH
Doggie Dip
September 9, 2017
Thornton Park Pool
Willowwick, OH
Dog Dayz Swim at Manry Pool
August 16, 2017
Manry Pool
OKLAHOMA
Bartlesville, OK
Dog Days of Summer Pool Party
August 13, 2017
Frontier Pool
Broken Arrow, OK
Pooch Plunge
August 19, 2017
Family Aquatic Facility
Stillwater, OK
Pooches in the Pool
August 13, 2017
City of Stillwater Municipal Pool
OREGON
Pendleton, OR
Doggie Dip Day
September 6, 2017
The Aquatic Center
PENNSYLVANIA
Allentown, PA
Doggie Dips
August 19, 2017 at Mack Pool
September 2, 2017 at Jordan Pool
Boyertown, PA
Boyertown Yip and Dip Dog Swim
September 10, 2017
The Boyertown Community Pool
Elysburg, PA
Doggie Dive
September 10, 2017
Knoebels Amusement Resort
Pittsburgh, PA
Pooches in the Pool
September 4, 2017
Boyce Park
State College, PA
Paws-A-Pool-Ooza
September 10, 2017
Park Forest Community Pool
SOUTH CAROLINA
Greenville, SC
Waggin’ at the Waterpark – Otter Creek
September 23, 2017
Otter Creek Waterpark
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Dog Day Afternoon
September 9, 2017
Splash Island Waterpark at Palmetto Islands County Park
North Charleston, SC
Dog Day Afternoon
September 10, 2017
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
SOUTH DAKOTA
Huron, SD
Four Paws Pool Party
August 20, 2017
Splash Central
Sioux Falls, SD
Dog-a-POOL-ooza
Check website for date
Laurel Oak and Terrace Park Family Aquatic Centers
Spearfish, SD
Dog Days of Summer
September 5, 2017
Spearfish Rec & Aquatic Center
TENNESSEE
Hendersonville, TN
2017 Canine Summer Splash
September 9, 2017
Sumner County YMCA (Outdoor Pool)
TEXAS
Bedford, TX
Dog Splash/2K-9
September 9, 2017
Bedford Splash Family Aquatic Center
Cedar Hill, TX
Paws in the Pool-ooza
August 12, 2017
Crawford Park Pool
New Braunfels, TX
Doggie Dip Day
September 10, 2017
Landa Park Aquatic Complex
North Richland Hills, TX
Doggie Beach Bash
September 23, 2017
NRH2O Family Water Park
Garland, TX
12th Annual Dog-a-Poolooza
August 19, 2017
Holford Community Pool
Garland, TX
Wags and Waves
September 9, 2017
Hawaiian Falls Waterpark
Grapevine, TX
Doggie Dive-In
September 9, 2017
Pleasant Glade Pool
Lubbock, TX
K-9 Splashfest
August 13, 2017
Montelongo Pool
Mesquite, TX
Doggie Splash Day
August 13, 2016
Vanston Pool
New Braunfels, TX
Doggie Dip Day
September 10, 2017
Landa Park Aquatic Complex
Odessa, TX
August 6, 2017
Sherwood Aquatic Center
Ricardson, TX
Dog Splash Day
August 19, 2017
Terrace Pool
Rowlett, TX
Pooch Plunge
August 13, 2017
Wet Zone
UTAH
Provo, UT
3rd Annual Puppy Paddle Pool Party
September 2, 2017
Provo Recreation Center
Salt Lake City, UT
Doggie Day
September 9, 2017
Liberty Park Pool
Sandy, UT
Dippin’ Dogs
September 9 and September 16, 2017
Alta Canyon Sports Center
VERMONT
Montpelier, VT
Dog Day at the Pool
August 23, 2017
Montpelier Swimming Pool
Rutland, VT
Dog Days of Summer Pool Party
September 27, 2017
Northwood Park Pool
VIRGINIA
Abingdon, VA
Coomes Center Doggie Swim Day
September 16, 2017
The Coomes Center
Alexandria, VA
Annual Doggie Swim Day
September 15, 2017 for dogs 50 lbs and under – Memorial Pool at Charles Houston Recreation Center
September 16, 2017 for dogs over 50 lbs – Old Town Pool
Fredericksburg, VA
“Doggone” Pool Party
September 9, 2017
Loriella Park Pool
Harrisonburg, VA
Dog Days Dog Swim
August 27, 2017
Westover Pool
Lovettsville, VA
Lovettsville Dog Swim
September 9, 2017
Lovettsville Community Pool
Norfolk, VA
Dogs Gone Swimming 2017
September 16, 2017
Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center
South Riding, VA
Dog Swim
September 9, 2017
Town Hall Pool
Virginia Beach, VA
Wags ‘N Waves
September 17, 2017
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
Williamsburg, VA
Drool in the Pool
September 9, 2017
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
WASHINGTON
Spokane, WA
Doggie Dips
August 27, 2017 at Comstock Pool
August 28, 2017 at Shadle Pool
August 29, 2017 at Hillyard Pool
August 30, 2017 at Cannon Pool
August 31, 2017 at Liberty Pool
Tacoma, WA
Pooch Pool Party
September 9, 2017
Stewart Heights Pool
Yakima, WA
Paws in the Pool
August 27, 2017
Franklin Pool
WEST VIRGINIA
Morgantown, WV
Dog Day in the Pool 2017
August 20, 2017
Marilla Pool
WISCONSIN
Appleton, WI
Doggie Day at the Pool
August 26, 2017
Mead Pool
Eau Claire, WI
Doggie Swim Fest
September 4, 2017
Fairfax Pool
Madison, WI
Dog Paddle 2017
September 10, 2017
Goodman Pool
Menomonie, WI
Dog Swim at Wakanda Water Park
September 2, 2017
Wakanda Water Park
Milwaukee, WI
12th Annual Labor Day Doggy Dip
September 4, 2017
Cool Waters in Greenfield Park
Onalaska, WI
Diggity Dog Dip
September 2, 2017
Onalaska Aquatic Center at Van Riper Park
Reedsburg, WI
Pooches’ Plunge
September 9, 2017
Reedsburg Municipal Pool
Sparta, WI
Dog Days
August 27, 2017
Sparta Family Aquatic Center
Wausau, WI
Dog Gone Pool Parties
August 13, 2017
Marathon Splash Pad
WYOMING
Gillette, WY
FKF Pooch Plunge
August 26, 2017
Gillette City Pool
Laramie, WY
Dog Day in the Park
August 27, 2017
Washington Park
Sheridan, WY
Dog Swim Day
August 26, 2017
Kendrick Park Pool
