'Dog Days Of Summer' Back In Greenburgh With Changes

GREENBURGH, NY — Lucky dogs in Greenburgh will still be able to take their yearly dip in the pool this year, even with the new coronavirus pandemic. The Town of Greenburgh Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting the town's pooches to the annual "Dog Days of Summer" dog swim.

Because of the coronavirus, however, there will be some differences in the way the event is handled, officials said.

The dog swim will take place from 9 a..m. to 4 pm Sunday, Sept. 13, weather pending, at Anthony F Veteran Park Interactive (Kiddie) Pool, 11 Olympic Lane in Ardsley. A rain date will be announced.

Reservations will be required, and one session per household is allowed.

There will be three sessions: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with only 30 dogs per session.

The fee is $10 per dog, with a maximum of two people per dog. Resident registration began Monday, with non-resident registration set to begin Sept. 1. There will be no refunds.

Registration will take place online here.

Humans must wear face coverings at all times in the pool area. Touch surfaces will be disinfected between sessions. All dogs must be licensed and have all current vaccinations.

This year there will not be a "small dog" area. All dogs will be mixed together.

Proceeds from the event go to the "Friends of the East Rumbrook Dog Park Association."

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