The Nelsonville Water Park is sponsoring a Dog Swim to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park. Monday, September 8, 2025, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. $5.00 per dog to enter; larger donations are welcome: all proceeds to aid in maintaining the Nelsonville Dog Park. Bring your dogs to romp and play and swim. Dogs, Fun and water - you can't have a better time than that! More information will be released as the date draws near.

THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF NELSONVILLE FOR ALLOWING THE DOGS TO HAVE SOME FUN AND RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

GUIDELINES - Dogs are required to be licensed and current with vaccinations. Proof of the following core vaccinations must be provided for any dog(s) and shown in printed or digital format upon entering:

Dogs over 16 months of age:

• Rabies (1 or 3 Year),
• DHPP (1 or 3 year) (Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, parainfluenza, Adenovirus-2)
• Bordetella within the last 12 months.

Puppies (4-16 months):

• At least 2-3 DHPP’s that were given 2-4 weeks apart
• Bordetella vaccine
• Rabies 1 Year vaccine.

Recommended but not required:

• 1 year Lepto is recommended for our area.
• 1 year Canine Influenza Virus or Lyme vaccines.
• Negative/NOP Fecal exam within the last 12 months.
• Veterinary approved oral brand of Flea & Tick preventative.
• Proper ID Chip

• Humans are NOT allowed in the water, including the zero-entry area due to Department of Health concerns.
• Children must be supervised closely and are not allowed on diving boards, slides or in the water at any time.
• Dogs that have a history of aggressive behaviors with humans or other dogs are not permitted.
• Dogs in heat are not permitted.
• Puppies under 6 months of age or dogs under 15 pounds are not permitted for their safety.
• Small dogs under 30 pounds must be closely monitored by the owner at all times.
• Please brush your dog prior to the event, rinsing your dog prior to them entering the water and before leaving the event is recommended, as some safe low levels of chlorine will be in the water.
• Buckle collars only, chokers or e-collars are not permitted for safety.
• Bring life jackets for your dog if they aren't experienced swimmers or are brachycephalic.
• Water toys will be available. Bring toys, at your own risk.
• Do not force dogs into the water, let them run around and have fun. Forcing dogs into the pool will not be allowed.
• Monitor your dogs and do not allow them to intake too much pool water orally.
• Any owner or dog that is not following rules will be asked to leave the event.