Dogs get a play day at the water park on Sunday, September 20

Melio Gaspari Water Play Park goes to the dogs before closing for 2015 season.

Reno, Nevada. Sept. 17, 2015. Hot dogs will get a chance to cool down during their annual water play day at the Melio Gaspari Water Play Park in Lazy 5 Regional Park.

Washoe County’s Community Services Department hosts Bark at the Water Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.

Because this is the last day the popular water/splash park is open for the season, the water play park is reserved for friendly, social dogs and their owners. The dogs are invited to enjoy a day of splashing around with their canine and human companions among the park’s many cool water features.

Dogs must be leashed and current on all vaccinations, including rabies. Limit of two dogs per person. Cost is $3 per person and dogs are free.

What: Bark at the Water Park

Where: Melio Gaspari Water Play Park, Lazy 5 Regional Park, 7100 Pyramid Way, Spanish Springs

When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015

Cost: $3 per person; dogs are free

Contact: Christina Cravens (775) 785-4512 ex 106 

Details: The water play park is reserved for friendly, social dogs and their owners. Dogs must be leashed and current on all vaccinations, including rabies. Limit of two dogs per person.

Lazy 5 Regional Park is managed by Washoe County’s Community Services Department. For more information about parks and park programs, visit http://www.washoecountyparks.com/.

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