Pooch Pool Party
It’s paw-ty time for the canine community! To celebrate the end of the summer pool season, we’re un-leashing the fun at Waltham Summer Pool!
To celebrate the end of the summer pool season, we’re unleashing the fun at Waltham Summer Pool for dog parents who can bring their pups along for a splash and play.
Session times
Attend the appropriate paw‑ty session based on your pooch’s size. Each session is 90 minutes:
- 9am to 10.30am – Small dogs up to 46cm.
- 11am to 12.30pm – Medium dogs from 46cm to 64cm.
- 1pm to 2.30pm – Large dogs over 64cm.
- 3pm to 4.30pm – Open session – no size limit.
Entry fee: $4 per dog. One dog per owner, please.
Rain or shine, the event will go ahead.
Have a paws‑ome time!
A big thank you to Pet Central for sponsoring this event.
Free microchipping will be offered on site by the Christchurch City Council Animal Management Team for any Christchurch‑registered dogs that aren’t currently microchipped.
- All attending dogs must be vaccinated.
- If your dog becomes sick or injured during or after the event, the Council takes no responsibility.
- If your pooch has been unwell or had diarrhoea within the past week, please stay home to help keep other dogs safe.
- Owners must maintain full control of their dog at all times and are expected to manage any bad behaviour.
- A maximum of 150 dogs are allowed in the venue at any time. Once capacity is reached, dogs will need to wait until another dog leaves before entering.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up their dog’s mess.
- Strictly no humans in the water – dogs only.
To celebrate the end of the summer pool season, we’re unleashing the fun at Waltham Summer Pool for dog parents who can bring their pups along for a splash and play.
Session times
Attend the appropriate paw‑ty session based on your pooch’s size. Each session is 90 minutes:
- 9am to 10.30am – Small dogs up to 46cm.
- 11am to 12.30pm – Medium dogs from 46cm to 64cm.
- 1pm to 2.30pm – Large dogs over 64cm.
- 3pm to 4.30pm – Open session – no size limit.
Entry fee: $4 per dog. One dog per owner, please.
Rain or shine, the event will go ahead.
Have a paws‑ome time!
A big thank you to Pet Central for sponsoring this event.
Free microchipping will be offered on site by the Christchurch City Council Animal Management Team for any Christchurch‑registered dogs that aren’t currently microchipped.
- All attending dogs must be vaccinated.
- If your dog becomes sick or injured during or after the event, the Council takes no responsibility.
- If your pooch has been unwell or had diarrhoea within the past week, please stay home to help keep other dogs safe.
- Owners must maintain full control of their dog at all times and are expected to manage any bad behaviour.
- A maximum of 150 dogs are allowed in the venue at any time. Once capacity is reached, dogs will need to wait until another dog leaves before entering.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up their dog’s mess.
- Strictly no humans in the water – dogs only.
Waltham Summer Pool, 14/30 Waltham Road, Sydenham
Event contact
Christchurch Recreation and Sport recandsport@ccc.govt.nz recandsport.ccc.govt.nz/ www.facebook.com/events/2195154074623431Other events you may be interested in
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