Dog Splash at Star City Shores Set For August 11

Published on August 08, 2024

Public pool season ends at 6 p.m. Sunday

Lincoln Parks and Recreation invites canine residents (and their human companions) to the annual Dog Splash event Sunday, August 11 at Star City Shores, 4375 S. 33rd Court. The event will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per dog (cash only) and will go on sale at 6 p.m. at the front gates.

Each dog may be accompanied by up to two adults and one child age eight and older. The event features access to the zero-entry area, an area for small dogs and retrieval activities in the lap lanes. When dogs are not in the water, they must be on a leash. People may wade to their knee height.

Parks and Recreation reminds residents that the 2024 pool season ends at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 11. The following public pools are open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week:

• Arnold Heights, 4000 N.W. 46th St., 402-441-7829
• Ballard, 3901 N. 66th St., 402-441-7898
• Belmont, 12th and Manatt streets, 402-441-7826
• Eden, 4400 Antelope Creek Rd., 402-441-7827
• Irvingdale, 1900 Van Dorn St., 402-441-7828
• Woods, 33rd and “J” streets, 402-441-7782
• Highlands Aquatic Center, 5511 N.W. 12th St., 402-441-7800
• University Place Aquatic Center, 2000 N. 48th St., 402-441-7834
• Star City Shores, 4375 S. 33rd Ct., 402-441-6670

Dog Splash is sponsored by the Lincoln Parks Foundation and the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club. For more information about Dog Splash, visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov or contact Kim Kempkes, Greater Lincoln Obedience Club, 402-464-6529.