To celebrate the end of the season for the Oakland County Parks Waterparks, Red Oaks Waterpark and Waterford Oaks Waterpark will open only for the four-legged customers at the Eighth Annual Dog Swim.

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Saturday, September 8th at Waterford Oaks Waterpark
Sunday, September 9th at Red Oaks Waterpark
Noon - 5 p.m. both dates

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To end the season, “It’s a unique event for dogs to come out to the waterpark. They get to enjoy swimming in the pool,” Recreation Specialist Matt Pardy said. “It works out really well for us because we drain the pool the next day to get it ready for winter.”

Waterford Oaks Waterpark’s Dog Only Swim is Sept. 8th from noon - 5p, and Red Oaks Waterpark’s Dog Only Swim is Sept. 9th from noon-5p. Owners should bring dogs on a six-foot leash. Once in the fenced in designated pool area, they can be taken off the leash.

Oakland Veterinary Referral Services will be on hand at both swims to help with any first aid and answer questions.

Dogs can also participate in the Best Wet Look and Best Swimsuit contests.

Each swimmer will receive a “doggy bag” with a dog swim souvenir for their owner.

Dogs may register for one time slot only depending on the dog’s weight with a limit of 75 dogs per slot. The time slots are: noon - 12:55 p.m. and 3 - 3:55 p.m. for dogs 70 lbs. and larger; 1 - 1:55 p.m. and 4 - 4:55 p.m. for dogs 31-69 lbs.; and 2 - 2:55 p.m. for dogs 30 lbs. and under.

Red Oaks Waterpark is located at 1455 East 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights.
 Waterford Oaks Waterpark is located at 1702 Scott Lake Road in Waterford.

The cost is $10 for pre-registration or $15 on site. All owners must present a valid Michigan dog license and proof of vaccinations at the time of event. Registration must be postmarked by Sept. 2, and emails are accepted through Sept. 8.

Dogs-only swim times
Check in 30 minutes prior to scheduled swim. All owners must show valid Michigan dog license and proof of vaccinations at the event.

Noon – 12:55 p.m.      Dogs 70 lbs. and larger
1 – 1:55 p.m.               Dogs 31 – 69 lbs.
2 – 2:55 p.m.               Dogs 30 lbs. and under
3 – 3:55 p.m.               Dogs 70 lbs. and larger
4 – 4:55 p.m.               Dogs 31 – 69 lbs.

Details or questions: Laurie Stasiak at 248-858-4929. Find complete waterpark information and registration forms for the events at www.DestinationOakland.com.

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