Just in time for the dog days of summer, Toronto’s having a pool pawty! A handful of city-run outdoor public pools will open for dogs-only swimming in Toronto this September.

“Dogs are welcome to enjoy a free swim on the last day of the outdoor pool season,” says the City of Toronto.

Most pools are set to close on Sunday, September 4, and Monday, September 5. A few pools will remain open an additional week and are set to close on Sunday, September 11.

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From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on September 4, these outdoor pools will open for dogs-only swimming:

  • Blantyre Park, 180 Fallingbrook Rd.
  • Greenwood Park, 150 Greenwood Ave.
  • Halbert Park, 24 Rockwood Dr.
  • High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W
  • Kiwanis Outdoor Pool, 375 Cedarvale Ave.
  • Lambton – Kingsway Outdoor Pool, 37 Marquis Ave.
  • Monarch Park, 115 Felstead Ave.
  • Rotary Outdoor Pool, 25 Eleventh St.
  • Stanley Park South, 700 Wellington St. W

From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the following Sunday, September 11, the outdoor pool at Riverdale Park East will be open for dogs-only swimming.

Proof of rabies vaccination is required for swimming and no reservations are needed. Just show up with your pup, sign in, and off they go!

All dogs must be accompanied by an adult, but for safety reasons, humans are not allowed inside the pool and can supervise their furry friend from the sidelines.

 

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 Only two dogs per adult are permitted and dogs displaying aggressive behaviour will be asked to leave the area.

Donations of peanut butter, freeze-dried treats (liver, chicken, beef), and toys will be accepted on-site by City of Toronto staff.

For additional details, you can head to the City of Toronto’s website.

Only a couple of weeks left to wait until you get to be the best pup parent ever!

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