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Third Annual Parks And Rex POOL PARTY At Simpkins Family Swim Center

Dogs will be able to go for a dip in the larger warm-water pool and enjoy other 'pup-tastic' activities on August 26 in Santa Cruz.

From the County of Santa Cruz: Bring the whole family, including your dog, for a fun-in-the-sun day at the Simpkins Family Swim Center! Join the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and Santa Cruz
County Parks Department for the 3rd annual Parks & Rex POOL PARTY on August 26
from noon-4:00 p.m.

This year, your dog will be able to go for a dip in the larger warm-water pool and enjoy other 'pup-tastic' activities, including a doggie day-spa (featuring mani-pedi services) and fun games such as bobbing for hot dogs. There’s plenty of fun for adults, too, including poolside music, swimming, beer and wine from New Bohemia Brewing Company and Soquel Vineyards, a fabulous raffle, and chair massages.

Kids will enjoy the Walking-on-Water Balls, a jump house, an inflatable obstacle course, stand-up paddle boards, a climbing wall, inner tubes and a waterslide.

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Delicious food will also be available, including made-to-order grilled pizzas, a variety of salads, and Marianne's Ice Cream.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Santa Cruz County Youth Recreation Programs and Animal Welfare Programs.

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Tickets are $15 for adults 21 and older, and $5 for youths. Children under 3 and dogs get in free. Day-of tickets are $17 for adults and $7 for youths. Get your tickets now and save: visit the Simpkins Family Swim Center or purchase online here.

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admission shelter which welcomes every animal in need.
Visit here. The Santa Cruz County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Services Department provides safe, well-designed and maintained parks and a wide variety of recreational and cultural opportunities for our diverse community. Go here to learn more.

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