CARROLLTON, Texas — When the dog days of summer wind down, North Texas waterparks and pools fill up.
“We have people who want to bring their animals everywhere,” said Susan Prosoco, marketing manager for the city of Carrollton. “We completely understand that.”
That’s why, on the last day of the season, Carrollton’s Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex goes to the dogs. For more than a decade, the city has invited dogs and owners to close out the season with a doggone good time.
“You’ve got really good interaction between dogs making buddies, neighbors making friends,” Prosoco said.
Prosoco said this year’s Carrollton Pooch Pool Party is Sept. 7.
It’s just one of more than a half dozen doggie pool parties happening in North Texas in September. Hawaiian Waters in The Colony and Garland will both host a pool party for pups, NRH2O in North Richland Hills will open its waterpark to dogs and several others will do the same.
Prosoco said Carrolton’s party, and every one like it, is arguably the most joyful day of the year.
“If you come out there, not feeling so great, watching these doggies play you’re just immediately in a great mood,” said Prosoco.
DFW area dog pool parties:
Carrollton:
Sept. 7 – Pooch Pool Party at Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$7 per dog and free for humans. No humans allowed in the pool. Dogs must have leashes and owners must provide updated vaccination information.
Denton:
Sept. 7 – Dog Days of Denton at Quakertown Park, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free event, but access to the Splash Off Event requires a purchased ticket.
Frisco:
Sept. 7 - Paws in the Pool at Frisco Water Park, 8:30 to 10 a.m. small and medium dogs (under 45 pounds), plus elderly dogs and dogs with mobility issues; 10:30 a.m. to Noon large dogs (Sold out); 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. large dogs
Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Each dog and each person require a ticket. Current vaccination information required.
Lewisville:
Sept. 7 - Doggie Dive-In, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Sun Valley Aquatic Center
$5 per dog, humans are free. Humans not allowed to swim. Current vaccination records required.
Mansfield:
Sept. 15 – Lucky Luau Dog Swim, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Falls
$19.99 per person includes two dogs. Current vaccination records required.
Garland:
Sept. 21 - Wags and Waves, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Waters
$25 advance ticket includes one human and two dogs, $28 after Sept. 7. Current vaccination records required
The Colony:
Sept. 22 – Bow Wow Luau, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hawaiian Waters
$24.99 ticket includes one human and two dogs. Current vaccination records required.
North Richland Hills:
Sept. 29 – Doggie Beach Bash, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NRH2O
$20 per person includes two dogs. Current vaccination records required.