September 9-10, 17, 23-24, September 30-October 1, 2023
9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. daily.
Advance Discounted Tickets Available Now
We look forward to meeting you and your pup at the Spring Lake Water Bark! 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.
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.
Tickets are available at the gate, $12 for Park Members and $15 for Non-Members. Advance Tickets are $8 for members and $12 for non-members.
Season Passes are available to both Park Members and Non-members for $50. Tickets and Passes are per dog, with up to 3 dogs per human.
The Spring Lake Water Bark is a fundraiser, helping to raise funds for trails and other amenities in 50+ dog-friendly Sonoma County Regional Parks. Your admission fee also covers the cost of treating and monitoring the swimming lagoon to ensure the water is safe and healthy for your pup!
New this year! Regional Parks will keep the Spring Lake boat rentals open during Water Bark weekends. If you would like to take your dog on a standup paddle board or kayak before or after visiting the Water Bark, please know that all dogs are required to have a dog life jacket to go on a boat. Dog life jackets are not required for the dog to swim at the Water Bark.
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.
Tickets are available at the gate, $12 for Park Members and $15 for Non-Members. Advance Tickets are $8 for members and $12 for non-members.
Season Passes are available to both Park Members and Non-members for $50. Tickets and Passes are per dog, with up to 3 dogs per human.
The Spring Lake Water Bark is a fundraiser, helping to raise funds for trails and other amenities in 50+ dog-friendly Sonoma County Regional Parks. Your admission fee also covers the cost of treating and monitoring the swimming lagoon to ensure the water is safe and healthy for your pup!
New this year! Regional Parks will keep the Spring Lake boat rentals open during Water Bark weekends. If you would like to take your dog on a standup paddle board or kayak before or after visiting the Water Bark, please know that all dogs are required to have a dog life jacket to go on a boat. Dog life jackets are not required for the dog to swim at the Water Bark.
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SEASON PASSES AVAILABLEIn celebration of Spring Lake Regional Park's 50th Anniversary, we are offering a $50 Water Bark Season Pass that is valid for every day of Water Bark! Your pup will receive a special commemorative dog tag, and you will receive a human pass in the mail in time for the first Water Bark.* For just over $7 per day, the Season Pass is your lowest price deal. Remember, Regional Parks members also get FREE PARKING.
If you aren't already a member, joining now will save you up to $49 in parking at Water Bark dates and $7/day at all Regional Parks for an entire year. If you want to be certain to receive your season pass prior to the first weekend of the Water Bark, please submit your payment by Friday, September 1. *Commemorative dog tags are while supplies last. For passes ordered on or after September 1, commemorative dog tag and human passes will be available in "WILL CALL" at the entry gate. |
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.
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What is Water Bark?
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Thank you Water Bark 2023 Sponsors!
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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.
🐾 Three dog maximum per owner upon entrance into the play area.
🐾 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.
🐾 Three dog maximum per owner upon entrance into the play area.
When you attend the Water Bark, you are agreeing to the following:
Sonoma County Regional Park Agreement & Release Liability
As a participant in this Sonoma County Regional Parks (County) program, I hereby waive, release and discharge the County of Sonoma, Sonoma County Water Agency and Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District from all liability, including liability arising from theft or any act of negligence or want of ordinary care on the part of County, their directors, officers, agents, members, representatives, and assigns for any and all claims of such liability, including claims relating to injury or damage from any cause whatsoever to me or my property arising out of my participation. This agreement is binding upon my executors, heirs and assigns.
I further agree that I will indemnify and hold harmless the County of Sonoma, Sonoma County Water Agency and Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, their directors, officers, employees, agents and members against all claims, demands and causes of action, including court costs and actual attorney fees, arising from any proceeding or lawsuits brought by me or prosecuted for my benefit, relating to the subject of this release. I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and release County, Sonoma County Water Agency and Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, their directors, officers, employees, agents and members from and against any actions, claims, damages, liabilities, disabilities, or expenses, including court costs and actual attorney fees, that may be asserted by any person or entity, that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to my participation in this program.
WARNING. There are significant elements of risk in any adventure sport or activity associated with the use or presence of water, including but not limited to canoes, kayak, rafts, tubes, stand up paddle boards, pedal boats the inflatable playground (wibit) and the use of related equipment. These risks are inherent in water sport activities and may be present even if the equipment is used properly. Risks can include serious injury or death if not used properly.
Photographs from this outing/event may be used for future publication and/or promotion. I agree to permit the Sonoma County Regional Parks department and the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation to use the photograph(s).
As a participant in this Sonoma County Regional Parks (County) program, I hereby waive, release and discharge the County of Sonoma, Sonoma County Water Agency and Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District from all liability, including liability arising from theft or any act of negligence or want of ordinary care on the part of County, their directors, officers, agents, members, representatives, and assigns for any and all claims of such liability, including claims relating to injury or damage from any cause whatsoever to me or my property arising out of my participation. This agreement is binding upon my executors, heirs and assigns.
I further agree that I will indemnify and hold harmless the County of Sonoma, Sonoma County Water Agency and Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, their directors, officers, employees, agents and members against all claims, demands and causes of action, including court costs and actual attorney fees, arising from any proceeding or lawsuits brought by me or prosecuted for my benefit, relating to the subject of this release. I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and release County, Sonoma County Water Agency and Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, their directors, officers, employees, agents and members from and against any actions, claims, damages, liabilities, disabilities, or expenses, including court costs and actual attorney fees, that may be asserted by any person or entity, that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to my participation in this program.
WARNING. There are significant elements of risk in any adventure sport or activity associated with the use or presence of water, including but not limited to canoes, kayak, rafts, tubes, stand up paddle boards, pedal boats the inflatable playground (wibit) and the use of related equipment. These risks are inherent in water sport activities and may be present even if the equipment is used properly. Risks can include serious injury or death if not used properly.
Photographs from this outing/event may be used for future publication and/or promotion. I agree to permit the Sonoma County Regional Parks department and the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation to use the photograph(s).
