Charleston County Parks’ annual Dog Day Afternoons are returning in August and September. Splash Zone at James Island County Park and Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park will both host their Dog Day Afternoons on Saturday, August 17. Whirlin’ Waters at Wannamaker County Park will host their event on Sunday, September 8. At each event, there will be two sessions available for registration: a morning session from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and an afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Advance ticket purchase is recommended as these events are expected to sell out. Tickets can be purchased per dog, per session. Owners are free with their pets and park admission is included. Advance registration will be $15 and on-site registration, if available, will be $20 per dog. Tickets are available now at charlestoncountyparks.com.
While dogs are allowed off their leash once they have entered the park, owners will be responsible for keeping them under control and should stay mindful of where they are at all times.
Event Details and Rules
- Swimming is for dogs only; humans should not enter the water past ankle depth.
- All dogs must be current on the following vaccinations: rabies, distemper, parvo and Bordetella.
- Your dog must remain under your control at all times.
- Please be aware of where your dog is at all times.
- Be sure your dog has been exposed to swimming prior to the event.
- Please walk your dog prior to entering the park to help them relieve themselves before going into the water.
- Female dogs in season are not allowed.
- Puppies under six months of age are not allowed.
- Outside food and drink - dog or human - is not allowed in the pool area.
- Concessions must be eaten in the concessions area.
- Fresh water will be available for dogs throughout the event.
- Please don’t trim your dog’s nails before the event; their nails will wear down quickly at the park from running on concrete.
No outside food or drinks are allowed in the pool area for humans or dogs. However, there will be limited concessions for humans at each of the parks as well as fresh water provided for dogs throughout the event.
For more information on Dog Day Afternoon, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
