Water parks 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.
Some dogs step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys. Either way, dogs and their families adore it.
Fees for dogs are $5 per 50-minute increment in the water park. Weekend park entry fees for people age 6 and older is $1.50.
K9 Water Festivals are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road., Hollywood, FL 33021. More information at (954) 357-8811.
Fees, excluding taxes
$1.50 weekend park entry free for ages 6 and older
$5 per dog for water park, which includes a pool and a shallow water playground
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.
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The event includes fun in the water playground for dogs, pets for adoption from animal rescue organizations and vendors selling pet-related merchandise.
Other fun includes a doggie costume contest.
Fees, excluding taxes, are
$1.50 weekend park entry free for people ages 6 and older
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