Published: September 27, 2022
It was a long, hot summer, but luckily for our four-legged friends, October starts on a cool note.
Broward County Parks closes out the summer water park season with Barktoberfest on October 1 and 2 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach and with K9 Water Festivals held over the course of three weekends in October at T.Y. Park in Hollywood. Barktoberfest includes 50-minute splash time sessions (separated for small and large dogs) on the hour between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a doggie marketplace, a costume contest for dogs, adoptions and rescue and non-profit displays. The cost is $6.50 per dog, plus the park admission fee.
The K9 Water Festivals at Castaway at T.Y. Park are planned similarly, with 50-minute sessions taking place on the hour and a designated small-dog area for pups 25 pounds and under. The festivals are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 8-23. For rules, restrictions and rabies vaccination requirements, visit http://www.broward.org/parks.
In Miami, canines can take in the beauty of the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables, while perfecting their doggy paddle at the Paws in the Pool event. The morning sessions on Oct. 2 are dedicated to small dogs (up to 30 pounds), while the afternoon sessions cater to large. For more information and requirements, visit http://www.coralgables.com.
