Montgomery County’s outdoor pools are closing for the season, but a pool in Gaithersburg will open its waters for dogs to enjoy at its annual Pooch Pool Party this weekend.
The party, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Upper County Outdoor pool at 8211 Emory Grove Road.
Pooches of all ages and sizes are welcome to lap around the pool, play with toys and other canine friends and frolic in the waters, according to a news release.
Pet owners are allowed to wade in the pool only up to their knees due to health concerns, according to the recreation department.
Pre-registration is required for admission to the event and tickets are still available. Tickets cost $10 for county residents. Non-residents pay $25 per ticket, which includes a $10 activity fee and $15 non-resident fee.
Tickets can be purchased at this link.
According to the event page, each dog must be accompanied by an adult. In addition, owners must provide written proof of current rabies vaccination to be allowed into the event, and dogs owned by county residents must have a current dog license (available from the county police department).
After the event, the pool will be closed and cleaned for the winter, according to the recreation department.
Here is a video from the last year’s pool party:
