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Dog swim days are held at public swimming pools around metro Atlanta in late summer — just before the pools are drained and closed for the season. These doggy swim days are about the only time your pup will be welcomed into a municipal pool to splash, paddle, and play fetch.

This is a permanent page that we update each year in August, with the current year’s listings for dog swim days.

Each of these dog swim day events has pretty specific rules, for health reasons.

And they all have a small fee attached.

See the details below, to be sure you’re prepared to follow the guidelines for each specific event — and click through the links to review all requirements from the official website.

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• The Rescue Dog Games andamp; Howl-o-Ween Party

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2024 Dog Swim Days in Atlanta

Click thru the links for more info — and register in advance!

Doggy Dip Day in Brookhaven

Murphey Candler Pool

Saturday, September 7, 2024

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — but with 2 sessions (see below)

Fee: $10 per dog

Small dogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Large dogs from 2 to 4 p.m.

Maximum of two dogs per person.

Dog owners are allowed to wade into the pool up to their knees, and lifeguards will be present.

There may be vendors on site.

In past years, it was required that all dogs be up-to-date on required shots and vaccinations. We don’t have these details for 2024.

Payment is CASH only at the pool, on the day of the event.

More info and register

Murphey Candler Park Pool is located at:

1551 W. Nancy Creek Dr.

Atlanta, GA 30319

Dog Days at the Cumming Aquatic Center

Outdoor Leisure Pool at the Aquatic Center

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024

Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024

Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

Fee: $15 per dog

There are a total of eight separate sessions over these three days, and each is open for registration by size (dogs under 45 lbs or over 45 lbs). Click thru the link to see available times.

This event sells out, so register soon.

There is a maximum of 40 dogs per session.

Vaccine certificates (NOT rabies tags) are absolutely required for entry.

More info and register for a session

The pool is located at:

201 Aquatic Circle

Cumming, GA 30040

Doggy Splash Day in Doraville

Flowers Park Pool

Saturday, September 14, 2024

1 to 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $5 per dog

Doraville has provided very few details on the 2024 event, other than a brief mention on the pool page, and the phone number on the flyer below (call for more info).

Dogs must be up to date on rabies shots.

LifeLine Animal Project will host a pet adoption event outside the pool area that day.

Flowers Park Pool is located at:

5935 New Peachtree Rd.

Doraville, GA 30340

Paws in the Pool in Canton

Cherokee County Aquatic Center

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Fee: $10 per dog

There are three separate sessions on each day of the event. You’ll register your do for a time slot by weight — there are slots for dogs under 35 lbs and over 35 lbs. Each session is about an hour long.

You’ll have to show proof of vaccination, and the event is only open to dogs that have been spayed or neutered (no humping in the pool!)

Only dogs are allowed in the pool — you’ll need to stay dry.

And you’re expected to clean up after your pet, so bring your own doo-doo bags.

Get more info and register for a session here

September 8th

Small dogs @ 12:00pm-12:45pm

Large dogs (over 35lbs) @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Large dogs @ 2:15pm-3:15pm

Large dogs @ 3:30pm-4:30pm

October 6th

Small dogs (under 35lbs) @ 12:00pm-12:45pm

Large dogs @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Large dogs @ 2:15pm-3:15pm

Large dogs @ 3:30pm-4:30pm

Cherokee Aquatic Center is located at:

1200 Wellstar Way

Canton, GA 30114

Doggie Splash Pawlooza in Decatur

Midway Park Pool

Saturday, September 14th, 2024

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fee: $5 per dog

This event will serve as a fundraiser to benefit the Brookside and Mason Mill dog parks, according to county officials.

It features a doggy swimsuit contest, games, music, and more.

You’ll need to pre-register and pay online on the DeKalb parks website. Just scroll down, click on Doggie Pawlooza, and follow instructions.

There are some rules:

You’ll need a current rabies tag or certificate.

You may not bring a female dog in heat or a puppy less than six months old.

Your dog must arrive on a leash.

You are responsible for supervising and cleaning up after your pup!

People may not enter the pool with the dogs, for health reasons.

Midway Park pool is located at:

3181 Midway Road

Decatur, GA 30034

Splish Splash Doggie Bash in Gwinnett

Saturday, September 14

Lenora Park Pool

Fee: $10 per dog

There will be pet-related vendors and a Kona Ice truck on site.

Dogs must arrive on a leash and there must be an adult over age 18 with every dog.

You may not swim with your dog.

You’re expected to clean up after your dog.

No puppies under 4 months or sick dogs allowed.

Pre-registration online is required.

You’ll need proof of spay/neuter and vaccinations — a rabies tag is not sufficient proof.

Either email your vet records to christen.hardy@gwinnettcounty.com or bring them to the event.

More info + register here

There are three sessions:

Small dogs (20 lbs and under) from 11 a.m. to noon

Medium dogs (21 – 50 lbs) from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Large dogs (over 50 lbs) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Lenora Park Pool is located at:

4315 Lenora Church Rd.

Snellville, GA 30078

Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park Pool

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024

Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024

Fee: $35 per dog with advance registration or $40 on site

$5 surcharge for each additional human guest besides the dog owner

maximum 2 dogs per person

This event is a fundraiser, so it’s a bit more expensive than the others. In the past, the event includes dog vendor giveaways, music, and concessions.

Only dogs are allowed in the pool.

You are responsible for cleaning up after your pup.

Please bring only healthy, vaccinated, licensed, and non-aggressive dogs.

View a complete list of rules

You’ll choose a time slot of about 75 minutes in length.

More info

Register for one of these time slots on Eventbrite ($4.19 fee added):

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Session 1: 9:30am-10:45am

Session 2: 11:00am-12:15am

Session 3: 12:30pm-1:45pm

Session 4: 2:00pm-3:15pm

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Session 1: 9:30am-10:45am

Session 2: 11:00am-12:15am

Session 3: 12:30pm-1:45pm

Session 4: 2:00pm-3:15pm

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Events below the line are from past years. We will update if they happen again.

Drool in the Pool in Alpharetta

This event seems to have disappeared since the pandemic.

We will update if it returns.

Wills Park Pool

Sunday, September 27th, 2019

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: $5 per dog

Close out the pool season! This event is broken into two time slots, for different size dogs.

1 to 2 p.m. — small Dogs (40lbs or less)

3 to 4 p.m. — big Dogs (41lbs or above)

Please make sure the dog you bring is able to swim, and to play nicely with other dogs.

Cash and cards are accepted at the gate.

Get more info here.

Wills Park Pool is located at:

1815 Old Milton Pkwy

Alpharetta, GA 30009

Piedmont Park

400 Park Dr NE

Atlanta, GA 30306

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Wills Park (Alpharetta)

Midway Park pool

Murphy Candler Park pool

Flowers Park pool

Oasis Pool at Cherokee Aquatic Center (Canton)

Cumming Aquatic Center

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