The Spring Lake Water Bark is a fundraiser for the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation, which raises money for more than 50 dog-friendly parks and trails in the Sonoma County Regional Parks system. 
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One of the most popular dog events in the Bay Area, this event opens the swimming lagoon for dogs to enjoy off-leash romping and swimming. The water in the lagoon is filtered, chlorinated and closely monitored by Regional Parks staff to ensure it is safe for dogs. The lagoon is separate from Spring Lake, which is not treated. ​

Purchase Tickets in Advance

We strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance.

• Faster entry into the Water Bark
• Discount ticket price from “day of” admission, which is $10
• Touchless ticket purchase

How to purchase tickets:
1. When you purchase tickets online,  you will get a receipt. This is only a receipt and NOT your ticket.
2. You will automatically receive a confirmation email with dates of your sessions from the address <weblink.no.reply@softerware.com> 
3. DO NOT LOSE THIS EMAIL - IT IS YOUR TICKET.  You may print it out or show it on your phone.  
4. If you cannot find this email please check your SPAM or JUNK folder or search for <weblink.no.reply@softerware.com> in your email search bar.
5. If you still cannot find it, please email: amanda.alves@sonoma-county.org and put WATER BARK in the subject line.

Ticket prices: Pre-sales are $7 per dog per session for Regional Parks members, $9 per dog per session for non-members. All day of tickets will be $10 per dog per session. Each person may bring no more than three dogs. Parking is free for Regional Parks members and $7 per day for non-members.

Print and sign a waiver form:
Whether you purchase tickets in advance or on the day of event, you can save time by downloading and printing a waiver form. If you are coming with family or friends, you may all sign the same waiver. Every person entering the Water Bark must sign a waiver. For persons under the age of 18, an adult must sign for them.​

Water Bark Rules

🐾 All well-behaved dogs are welcome to this event.

🐾 Aggressive or vicious dogs will not be permitted. Owners are legally responsible for their dog(s) actions.

🐾 Only dogs will be permitted to swim during this event.

🐾 Owners are responsible for picking up their dog’s waste and properly disposing of it.

🐾 Dogs may not be left unattended in the water bark at any time.

🐾 All dogs must be currently vaccinated; puppies under 6 months of age are not permitted.

🐾 No food allowed inside the Water Bark fenced area. No glass drink
containers allowed.

🐾 Children must be accompanied by an adult and under adult supervision at all times; no infants allowed inside the dog play area.

🐾 Dogs shall be allowed in and around the swimming lagoon on the day of the event only.

🐾 Dogs must be leashed whenever they are outside the designated Water Bark play area.

🐾 All persons must abide by the instructions and directions of the park authority including all park rules and regulations.
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🐾 Three dog maximum per owner upon entrance into the play area.

​🐾 ​ Spectators are welcome to enjoy the picnic tables outside the fenced Water Bark. You can also bring your own lawn chairs and set up the comfortable lawn area on the other side of the lagoon, across from the cafe. We do not recommend sitting inside the Water Bark area because the dogs get very excited and race each other on the beach, and sometimes people get in their way.  No tickets are necessary.

REGIONAL PARKS MEMBER TICKETS

NON MEMBER TICKETS

WAIVER FORM

What is Water Bark? Check out this video on YouTube

Videographer Jeff Bodean captured the 2021 Water Bark and posted his work for your viewing pleasure on YouTube. 

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Thank you Water Bark Sponsors!