Step away from the splash pad, humans. It’s your dogs’ turn to cool down.
On designated days this October, South Florida water parks will offer a bounty of splashy fun for your furball. The timing coincides with the annual shutdown of water playgrounds after the summer, as water parks and public pools across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties close to the public for off-season maintenance and repairs.
These water parks will feature plenty of pooch-themed activities, including splash time, games and treats. Be sure to bring a collar, leash, proof of current vaccinations and a county license tag to all parks.
Waggin’ at the Waterpark
9 a.m.-1:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at Coconut Cove Waterpark and Community Center, 20130 Regional Park Drive, Boca Raton; $10 plus tax per dog; 561-629-8840 or Facebook event page and Discover.PBCGov.org
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Calypso Bay Waterpark, 151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach; $10 plus tax per dog; 561-790-6160 or Facebook event page and Discover.PBCGov.org
At Coconut Cove and Calypso Bay, registration begins at 9 a.m., and canine admission costs $10 (two-dog maximum, and humans enter free). Pups are limited to one 50-minute session. Dogs weighing 45 pounds and up can swim from 10 to 10:50 a.m. and noon to 12:50 p.m., while dogs under 45 pounds can swim from 11 to 11:50 a.m. Dogs up for adoption will swim in the pool from 1 to 1:50 p.m. Owners aren’t allowed to swim during any session.
Barktoberfest 2018
8 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Oct. 6-7 at Splash Adventure Water Park at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach; 954-357-5100 or Facebook event page and
More a family splash day than a pups-only gathering, Barktoberfest will feature a dog-adoption marketplace, rescue and nonprofit groups, bounce houses and face painting for owners and a costume contest for canines. There’s a $5 fee (plus $1.50 park admission) for one 50-minute session in the water park. Smaller dogs (25 pounds or less) are only permitted for the 8-8:50 a.m. session, while larger dogs (over 25 pounds) can register for any session after 9 a.m.
K9 Water Festival
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13-14 and Oct. 20-21 at Castaway Island at T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood; 954-357-8811 or
Owners can set their four-legged friends loose at Castaway Island for two 50-minute sessions maximum ($5 per dog per session, plus $1.50 park entrance), while smaller dogs (weighing 25 pounds or less) can splash around in a separate designated area. The park will accept dog and cat food, treats, blankets and toys for homeless animals at Broward County shelters. Dogs must be at least 4 months old to play.
Paws in the Pool
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables; 305-460-5306 or Facebook page and VenetianPool.com
Your canine probably doesn’t care that the Venetian Pool, a freshwater fantasy island carved into an old rock quarry, sits on the National Registry of Historic Places. But you will be grateful for the pool’s 800,000 gallons of harmless, chlorine-free water, supplied by an underground aquifer, along with the pool’s coral rock caves, palms and neoclassical touches. Only 200 tickets ($11) will be sold. Small dogs (30 pounds or less) can play from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while larger dogs (31 pounds and up) can play from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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