5th Annual Dog Swim / Outdoor Pools close

The Springfield Citizens Dog Park Committee and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board will host the fifth annual Dog Swim event from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Fassnight Park Pool, 1300 S. Campbell Ave. Before draining the public pool for the season, the dog swim will allow an opportunity for unleashed dogs to play and swim freely in the fenced pool area.

The cost for the event is $8 per dog, including one handler; additional spectators are $3. Registration is required for all dogs. Due to the popularity of the event, pre-registration is highly recommended. Pre-registration forms can be downloaded at <www.parkboard.org>. Proof of vaccinations is required for all dogs to participate. For more information, call the Park Board Office at (417) 864-1049.

Proceeds benefit the Cruse Dog Park, which will be developed at 2100 W. Catalpa St., and maintained by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. The park is expected to open this fall.

The last three days of outdoor pool hours are Saturday, Aug. 30 – Monday, Sept. 1, at both Fassnight & Doling Park Pools. Pool hours for both locations are 1 – 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 for youth (ages 3-17); 18 and above is $2.50; seniors 60 and older, $2.

Click for Dog Swim brochure and registration form!