Water Bark! Spring Lake To Host Off-Leash Dog Swims

Announcement from Sonoma County Regional Parks:

Sonoma County Regional Parks is hosting off-leash dog swims at the Spring Lake lagoon in Santa Rosa each weekend in September. Well-behaved dogs are invited to paddle around the lagoon and romp leash-free on the beach on the following days:

· Sept. 6-7 (9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

· Sept. 13 (Noon to 6 p.m.)

· Sept. 14 (9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

· Sept. 20-21 (9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

· Sept. 27-28 (9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

The lagoon’s regular swim season ends after Labor Day, so these “Water Bark” swims are for dogs only - not their humans. The all-day cost is $3 per dog for Regional Park members and $5 per dog for non-members. Proceeds go to the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation, which supports park programs and services. Free tennis balls and dog discs will be available while supplies last, and the Parks Foundation will hold a Sept. 6 raffle for a variety of dog-related prizes. Raffle tickets available at the event are $3 each or 10 for $20.

Spring Lake Regional Park is at 393 Violetti Road. Parking is free for Regional Park members and $7 for non-members.

For more information, visit the activities calendar at sonomacountyparks.org or call Regional Parks at (707) 565-2041.

Water Bark sponsors include AcCounting on Computers, Paradise Pet Resorts, Western Farm Center, Green Valley Consulting Engineers, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency and Alderbrook Pet Hospital.