Take the Plunge With Your Pooch at Area Puppy Pool Parties

Written by Maggie Rotermund.

It's time for the puppies to take over the pools Now that summer is winding down and the people are exiting area pools, local dogs get their chance to dive in. 

Dogs and their owners can hit the water at area puppy pool parties in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. Here's a look at which pools are hosting parties.

Monday, Sept. 2

• Maryland Heights — Aquaport will host its annual Dog Day of Summer. The gates will open at 6:15 p.m. to well-mannered dogs and their guardians for a fun evening of splashing around the pool. Dogs will have access to all of the park’s amenities except for the slides, though the kiddie pool is reserved for small dogs only. Admission for one dog and one human companion is $10. Each additional human is $3 and each additional dog is $5; no more than two dogs are allowed per human. All dogs are required to wear an ID tag and have a current Dogport tag or current vaccination records (including rabies and distemper). To avoid a long line, pre-register your dog at the Maryland Heights Centre by bringing in vaccination records between Aug. 27 and Sept. 1. 

Tuesday, Sept. 3

• Chesterfield — Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center has its dog swim on Sept. 3 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7 per dog, $3 per person, with a two-dog limit. No puppies under 4 months. Visitors must have a copy of the record of their pets' most recent vaccinations.
• Crestwood — The End of Summer Doggie Dive will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. for small dogs, and 7-8 p.m. for medium and large dogs at Whitecliff Aquatic Center. Humans will not be allowed in the pool. Cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Pre-registration is required by Aug. 31.
• Wentzville — The Pooch Plunge will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at Progress Park Pool. Pre-registration is required. Click here for more details.
• Kirkwood — Dog pool parties will be hosted at the Kirkwood Recreation Station from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 3. To participate in the dog pool parties, current shot records must be provided. The cost for the dog pool parties is $10.
• Ballwin — The North Pointe Aquatic Center's Fifth Annual Dog Swim will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at North Pointe Aquatic. The event is $10 per dog and free for humans. To register online, click here.

• Fenton — The Fenton Doggy Dunk will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Riverchase. Proof of inoculations must be brought to the gate. Dog owners are responsible for their pet’s actions. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Bark Park @ Unger a not-for-profit organization seeking to develop a dog friendly facility in Unger Park. The cost is $10 for one dog and one supervisor, with a $7 charge for each additional dog with a maximum of two dogs per adult.

Thursday, Sept. 5

• Kirkwood — Dog pool parties will be hosted at the Kirkwood Recreation Station from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 5. To participate in the dog pool parties, current shot records must be provided. The cost for the dog pool parties is $10.
• Sunset Hills — Dog Splash will take place at the city pool, 6-8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Gateway Pet Guardians. Cost is $10 per dog with a limit of two dogs.
  

• Maplewood — The Maplewood Dog Park is holding its 9th Annual Dog Swim at the Maplewood Family Aquatic Center. The swim is for Greater St. Louis area dogs more than four months of age. Rabies vaccination records are required for each dog to participate and must be presented at the front desk. No children under 13 allowed. No more than two dogs per person. Proceeds support the Maplewood Dog Park. The event runs from 4-8 p.m. 

Saturday, Sept. 7

• University City — On Saturday, Sept. 7, the University City Dog Park volunteers will host a Puppy Pool Party at University City’s Heman Park Pool. The party will run from 12-4 p.m.
• Manchester — The Doggie Paddle Party will be held during Manchester Homecoming weekend. Proceeds benefit a local charity and the Homecoming Committee. Dogs can paddle, swim, run and play at their leisure at the Manchester Aquatic Center. Owners must provide complete vaccination records and pick up after their pets. Admission is $11 for dog and owner (limit 2 dogs) and $3 for each additional person. The pool party runs from 1-4 p.m. at  the Aquatic Center in Schroeder Park.
• Maplewood — The Maplewood Dog Park is holding its 9th Annual Dog Swim at the Maplewood Family Aquatic Center. The swim is for Greater St. Louis area dogs more than four months of age. Rabies vaccination records are required for each dog to participate and must be presented at the front desk. No children under 13 allowed. No more than two dogs per person. Proceeds support the Maplewood Dog Park. The event runs from 12-4 p.m. 
• Sunset Hills — Dog Splash will take place at the city pool, 10 a.m. - noon. A portion of the proceeds will benefit C.H.A.M.P.S. Assistance Dogs. Cost is $10 per dog with a limit of two dogs.
  

Sunday, Sept 8 

• University City — On Sunday, Sept. 8, the University City Dog Park volunteers will host a Puppy Pool Party at University City’s Heman Park Pool. The party will run from 12-4 p.m.
• Manchester — The Doggie Paddle Party will be held during Manchester Homecoming weekend. Proceeds benefit a local charity and the Homecoming Committee. Dogs can paddle, swim, run and play at their leisure at the Manchester Aquatic Center. Owners must provide complete vaccination records and pick up after their pets. Admission is $11 for dog and owner (limit 2 dogs) and $3 for each additional person. The pool party runs from 1-4 p.m. at the Aquatic Center in Schroeder Park.