Cool off your pooch at annual walk, dog swim party that supports Nampa’s dog parks

Last year wasn’t just hard on us, but our loyal, four-legged companions suffered as well when COVID-19 shut down all things fun, including Nampa Parks and Recreation’s annual Pooch Party Stroll and Splash.

But this year, get ready for happy tails and wiggle butts, because the doggie festival is back and set for Saturday, Aug. 28, at Lakeview Park, 1304 7th St. N., Nampa.

The party consists of a one-mile dog walk, which begins promptly at 10 a.m. After the walk, participants will enjoy entertainment, pet-friendly vendors, contests, raffle and the ever-popular dog swim (the pool opens at 11 a.m.).

Registration for the walk and swim is $25 ($30 after Tuesday, Aug. 24), and includes an adult T-shirt and dog gift. Got more than one dog? No problem! Registration is just $10 per additional pet and includes the shirt and gift. And the proceeds benefit Nampa’s dog parks.

Pick up your packet on the day of the event at 9 a.m. at the registration booth, where you can also sign up your dog for the contests.

To sign up or for more information, go to nampaparksandrecreation.org/198/Pooch-Party.

This story was originally published August 20, 2021 at 9:28 AM.