City of Toronto offering free dog swimming at select pools

Article content

City of Toronto pools have gone to the dogs.

A dogs-only swim is free to canines on the last day of the outdoor pool season in the city on Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Article content

Participating city pools are located at Greenwood Park, High Park, Kiwanis outdoor pool in Stan Wadlow Park, Lambton-Kingsway Park, Ledbury Park, Monarch Park, Mitchell Field Community Centre, Northwood Community Centre, Rotary Peace Park and Stanley Park South.

Article content

The city said only dogs may swim in the pool during this time.

“Sorry humans, it’s for your health and safety. If a dog requires assistance, please remove them from the pool immediately,” said a notice on the City of Toronto website.

Proof of rabies vaccination is required and an adult aged 18 or older must accompany the dog and watch from the side. Owners can bring a maximum of two dogs.

Reservations are not required – show up with your dog and sign in – but any dogs displaying aggressive behaviour will be asked to leave the pool area.

RECOMMENDED VIDEO

There is also a second dogs-only free swim Sept. 21 at Goulding Community Recreation Centre, Heron Park Community Centre, McGregor Park Community Centre and Riverdale Park East.

The dog swims are free, but the City of Toronto will accept donations of peanut butter, freeze-dried treats (liver, chicken, beef) and toys.

A city media relations official told the Toronto Sun on Wednesday that “leisure swims are free for residents, in addition to the dog swim program.”

Payment is required only for human swimmers participating in aquatic fitness, lane swims or instructional programs.

Share this article in your social network