# US municipal dog swimming events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-municipal-dog-swimming-events
> Updated: 2026-08-20T17:20:55.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Municipalities across the United States are hosting end-of-summer dog swimming events at public aquatic centers. In the Kansas City area, locations such as Shawnee, Lenexa, and Bonner Springs are holding dedicated sessions, with some facilities organizing swim times by dog size to manage crowds. In Los Angeles County, the ‘Pooches in the Pool’ program involves multiple pools and enforces regulations including one adult handler per two dogs and mandatory animal licenses.

In Yakima, the Franklin Pool is hosting its annual ‘Paws in the Pool’ event. This free program allows residents to bring dogs of all sizes to cool off, with donations encouraged for the Yakima Humane Society. Participants must adhere to rules regarding vaccinations, leashes, and pet cleanliness.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Yakima hosts annual Paws in the Pool dog swimming event

Yakima Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual ‘Paws in the Pool’ event this Sunday at Franklin Pool, allowing dogs to swim for free to help combat summer heat.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yakima-hosts-annual-paws-in-the-pool-dog-swimming-event

### 2026-08-11: Public pools host end-of-summer dog swim events

Public pools in Kansas City and Los Angeles County are hosting special end-of-summer swim events for dogs before closing for the season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-pools-host-end-of-summer-dog-swim-events

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Cite as: US municipal dog swimming events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-municipal-dog-swimming-events