Hollywood Gazette :: Hollywood Florida Advertising

The dog days of summer may be long gone, but you can still pamper your pooches during the lingering heat of a South Florida fall by letting them frolic at two water parks on dogs-only days. One of Broward County Parks and Recreation’s most popular programs for the past dozen years, theK9 Water Festivals, returns this year with three weekend events in October and one more in November. The series kicks off on October 6 and 7 at Castaway Island at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, then runs again on October 20 and 21.Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach follows on October 27 and 28 and then again on November 10 and 11. Admission is $5 per dog per 50-minute session, with sessions beginning on the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only dogs weighing 25 pounds or less will be permitted for the final session of each day. Donations of dog and cat food, treats, blankets, and toys will be accepted on behalf of the homeless animals at Broward County shelters. A few rules apply: All dogs must be off leash when inside the facility and must be sociable and well behaved. Proof of current rabies vaccination and county license tag are required. Other than lifeguards, no humans will be allowed inside the water playgrounds. Finally, dogs are limited to no more than two sessions per day, and dogs must be at least 4 months of age to participate.