Water Bark at Spring Lake Park
Water Quality Update
Many people are understandably concerned about the current issue of algae in untreated waterways in Sonoma County. Please note that Regional Parks treats the Water Bark to keep it safe for dogs. The Water Bark is held in the Spring Lake swimming lagoon, which is chlorinated, filtered and closely monitored by Regional Parks staff. As an extra precaution, Regional Parks is increasing its water treatments for the month of September. The swimming lagoon is separate from Spring Lake, which is not treated.
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.
For four weekends in September following Labor Day, dogs are welcome at the Spring Lake Swimming Lagoon for off-leash swimming and romping. The water in the swimming lagoon is filtered and chlorinated to ensure it is safe for dogs. Entry is $7 per dog for non-Regional Parks members, $5 per dog for Regional Parks members. A custom, fast entry, non-transferable season pass allows a dog to enjoy every Water Bark date for just $30. Each dog gets its very own ID card, like a gym membership! Parking is free for Regional Parks members or $7 per car for non-members
Many people are understandably concerned about the current issue of algae in untreated waterways in Sonoma County. Please note that Regional Parks treats the Water Bark to keep it safe for dogs. The Water Bark is held in the Spring Lake swimming lagoon, which is chlorinated, filtered and closely monitored by Regional Parks staff. As an extra precaution, Regional Parks is increasing its water treatments for the month of September. The swimming lagoon is separate from Spring Lake, which is not treated.
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.
For four weekends in September following Labor Day, dogs are welcome at the Spring Lake Swimming Lagoon for off-leash swimming and romping. The water in the swimming lagoon is filtered and chlorinated to ensure it is safe for dogs. Entry is $7 per dog for non-Regional Parks members, $5 per dog for Regional Parks members. A custom, fast entry, non-transferable season pass allows a dog to enjoy every Water Bark date for just $30. Each dog gets its very own ID card, like a gym membership! Parking is free for Regional Parks members or $7 per car for non-members
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Photo opportunities: September 21 & 22
Our Water Bark photographer Julie Vader will be on hand Saturday and Sunday, September 21 & 22! Photos will be available online for purchase on her website. Half the dollar amount of all photo purchases support the Parks Foundation!
For information on sponsorship for one the most popular, highly-anticipated parks events of the year, please contact Executive Director Melissa Kelley.
