Participate in City of Windsor's First Ever "Pooch Plunge"

Looking for a doggone good time as we end the summer season? The City of Windsor’s Recreation and Culture Department looks forward to offering a pawsitive experience for local families and their fur-friends.

Pooch Plunge will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Riverside Centennial Outdoor Pool (6695 Wyandotte Street East), the weekend after the pool closes for “people programming.” Pool chemistry will be adjusted to create a friendly swimming opportunity prior to decommissioning for the season. 

The pool has a beach-style shallow entry for dogs to walk into water gradually, though dogs are also welcome to jump in the deeper water areas!

The pool area is fully fenced in, allowing for it to be designated as off-leash for the event. While on site, families can visit our vendors and check out the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society, Ren’s Pets, AM 800 CKLW A-Team, Laura’s Classy Canines Grooming & Daycare, and KB Dog Training. 

Advanced registration is required. The fee is $10 per dog, free for humans (up to maximum of three dogs, with one human per dog). If your dog is under 50 pounds, you can register for the small dog swim from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.; for dogs over 50 pounds, you can register for large dog swim from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and pups of any size can go for a 45-minute dip at 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Space is limited! To register, please call (519) 255-1161, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. When you register, staff will provide participants with safety guidelines, a pre-swim waiver and info on how to submit proof of spay/neuter and vaccination information prior to the event.