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.
Check out these other great events for dogs and their humans:
• Doggy Con festival & costume contest
• The Rescue Dog Games & Howl-o-Ween Party
• Pup-A-Palooza party in Johns Creek
Check out our Complete Guide to Atlanta Fall Festivals & Fairs -- which covers the entire metro area and includes all the fairs and festivals from September thru November.
You may also be interested in:
- The best corn mazes and pumpkin patches to visit this fall
- Fall Apple Festivals and pick-your-own orchards
- Complete guide to FREE outdoor concerts this fall
- Discounts for Stone Mountain's Pumpkin Festival "Glow by Night" attraction
- Enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars
- 30+ Trick-or-Treat and Trunk-or-Treat events
- Things to do for Halloween: Our huge list of spooky fun!
- Unwind with these free yoga classes in metro Atlanta parks
- The North Georgia State Fair: daily deals & discounts
- The Atlanta Greek Festival is back in 2024!
- Atlanta Fair returns to Turner Field this fall
- The Georgia State Fair returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway
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
More Fall Fun:
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
