Get Out This Week, Take the Plunge With Your Pooch at a Puppy Pool Party

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. 

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.

• Webster Groves — The Webster Groves Aquatic Center will open for four-legged friends to swim before closing for the season. There will be two time slots — 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Proof of current inoculations must be brought to the gate. The fee is $10/dog and adult supervisor; $5 each additional human. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Barkley House, a UMC extended care facility for pets in need of long-term medical care and their owners. For more information, contact the Webster Groves Aquatic Center at (314) 963-5665.
• 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.
  
• Arnold — Head over to the Arnold Recreation Center Outdoor Pool this Saturday, Sept. 7. Little dogs can swim from Noon- 2 p.m. and big dogs can come in to swim from 2-4 p.m. The cost is $5 per dog/one human and additional human entries are $1. Proceeds benefit Arnold Paw Parks. If you have any questions, please call 636-282-2380.

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.