Water playgrounds in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people.
At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys. Dogs and their families adore it. Proof of rabies vaccine and tag are required.
Fees for dogs are $5 and $6 per 50-minute increment in the water park. Weekend park entry fees are $3 per vehicle for up to eight people. For vehicles with at least 9 people, the vehicle entry fee is $20.
Photo: Broward Parks and Recreation
Events for dogs at Broward water parks in 2024 include:
BarktoberFest at Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach
BarktoberFest is 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October 5 and 6 at Quiet Waters Park, 954-357-5100, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. At 8 a.m., the event is exclusively for little dogs.
The event includes fun in the water playground for dogs, pets for adoption from animal rescue organizations and vendors selling pet-related items.
Fees, excluding taxes, are:
- Weekend and holiday fee for Quiet Waters Park is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people
- $6 per dog in Splash Adventure water playground
- $5 per dog if their family displays eligible season dog park vouchers
Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield. Photo: Broward Parks & Recreation
TY Park in Hollywood
K9 Water Festivals are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 12, 13, 19 & 20 at T.Y. Park, 954-357-8811, 3300 N. Park Road., Hollywood 33021. A designated area is for small dogs.
Fees, excluding taxes
- weekend park entry fee of $3 per vehicle with up to eight people
- $5 per dog for water park, which includes a pool and a shallow water playground
T.Y. Park offers a variety of amenities, including picnic areas and a shady walking path around a lake.
TY Park pool is open for dogs at K9 events. Photo/Broward Parks & Recreation
For the events, proof of rabies vaccine and license tag are required. Dogs need to be well-behaved and off leash.
Playtime is in 50-minute increments. Inquire at the park if they offer playtime reserved for smaller dogs.
Other events for Dogs
Free Halloween events for dogs
Mutts & Martinis 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. November 9 at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale and entry is free
Miami on the Cheap is a member of 