Paws in the Pool is a pool party for your pooch! There are two separate swimming times for dogs below 40 lbs. and dogs above 40 lbs. Small dogs are allowed at the large dog event at the owner’s discretion. Paws in the Pool is held in September on the Sunday of Festival of the Horse, after the Blessing of the Animals. Additional rules apply during this event and a registration form has to be completed prior to the event. Be sure to take a look at our events calendar and Facebook for up-to-date information on all our events and programs.

Rules and Regulations:

• Proof of current vaccinations certificate required at registration.
• Each dog must be accompanied by a responsible adult handler aged 18 years or older.
• Limit two (2) dog at a time per handler.
• Handlers will be allowed in the pool only to help their dog in and out.
• NO human swimming!
• No dogs in heat.
• No dogs under 6 months old.
• No aggressive dogs.  You are responsible for your dog’s behavior while on parks and recreation property, including interaction with other dogs. Please attend to your dog at all times.
• GSC Parks and Recreation staff will ask overly aggressive dogs and their owners to leave the premises. No refunds will be offered.
• Clean up after your dogs!  Take them out of the pool area to do their business (in the grassy area, not on the concrete).  Please come prepared with your own bags.
• No prong, choke or chain collars.  Dogs must wear flat buckle/snap collars when the dog is off leash.  Full body harnesses are acceptable. Dogs must be on-leash when out of the water.
• Children must be under parental control at all times and may not get into the pool with the dog.
• Please ask your children to NOT approach any dog without first asking the owner. Your child may like dogs, but the dogs may not like children!
• Water only will be permitted in the pool area.  No glass is permitted in the facility.

Additional Information:

• Dog life vests are permitted.
• Lifeguards will be on duty for humans only and will not assists dogs.
• Anyone entering the pool area will be required to sign a release of liability form.
• The water slide, play structure and lazy river will NOT be open during the swim.