Dog Days at NOVA Pools

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Does your dog love to swim? Does he get along with other dogs? Then you will definitely want to bring him (or her)  to one of these Dog Days community events. After these pools close for the season for human guests, they open for a day for it’s four-legged furry guests. The dogs have a blast as they swim and play with other pups at these pool parties

Bring your dog to one of Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s WaterParks on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 10am to 2pm for a Dog’s Day at the Pool! The cost is $5 per dog and payable at the door.

Please read, print and fill out this waiver and bring with you to Dog Days 2019.

  • Atlantis Waterpark at Bull Run Regional Park: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121
  • Great Waves Waterpark at Cameron Run Regional Park: 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
  • Pirate’s Cove Waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional Park: 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, VA 22079
  • Volcano Island Waterpark at Algonkian Regional Park: 20015 Volcano Island Drive, Sterling, VA 20165

For more information or questions, you can contact Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority here.

Fairfax County Park Authority’s swimming pool, the Water Mine, will open it’s doors to the dogs on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 10am to 1pm.

  • Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole is located at Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 22039.

This event will benefit the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and Fairfax County Park Foundation.  Dogs can swim in Rattlesnake River and splash in the playground area for a suggested donation of $10 per dog. The event will also serve as a collection site for dog food donations for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

A canine resource fair will  allow two-legged and four-legged visitors to enjoy prizes and visit pet vendors.

For the safety of the dogs and owners, please observe the following rules:

  • All dogs must be current on vaccinations.
  • All dog handlers must be 18 years or older and supervise dogs at all times.
  • No female dogs in heat or puppies younger than three months old.
  • Aggressive or unruly dogs are not permitted.
  • Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs; please bring your own bags.
  • Dogs swim at owners risk.
  • Humans are not permitted in the pool.

Visit the website for more info and to download the flyer here.

Fairfax Swimming Pool, a community pool in Fairfax City, will be closing out the pool season with Doggie Splashdown on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. The cost is $5 per dog and goes directly to the Humane Society of Fairfax County. This event is open to everyone (members and non-members).

  • Fairfax Swimming Pool is located at 4200 Roberts Road, Fairfax, VA 22032.