Description
Be sure to join the City of Windsor at this year's Inaugural Pooch Plunge 2026!
Pooch Plunge is the one day that our Riverside Centennial Outdoor Pool is available for a dog only swim before the pool closes down and is prepared for the winter.
It is a shallow wading beach entry pool that gradually slopes to a 0.5m to 1.55m depth with a small area for those dogs that like to jump in. The pool enclosure is an off-leash area and is fully fenced in.
To participate, all dogs must have a collar and leash (leashes are allowed be come off once in the water), proof of vaccination record from a licensed veterinarian of being spayed/neutered, and a completed waiver.
**Each dog per household must be individually registered with their own waiver and forms. Humans are free and a minimum of 1 human must join each dog. (Limit of 35 dogs per session).
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. DAY-OF REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE.
RULES:
- Dogs must be accompanied by at least one human who is responsible for their care and handling. The accompanying human should be familiar with the dog including their comfort in water and swimming ability.
- Dogs must be accompanied by a person of at least 16 years of age or older.
- Each handler can be responsible for a maximum of 1 dog.
- Humans are responsible for their dogs at all time. The lifeguards on duty are responsible for the humans on the pool deck.
- Only dogs are permitted in the water; no humans. Humans are encouraged to dress for all types of weather including getting wet.
- Dogs will be hosed off by their accompanying human prior to entering the pool as well as after exiting (hose water provided by the City of Windsor).
- Human must be inside the pool enclosure at all times with their dogs.
- Children aged 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. People attending must be aware that they cannot wade or swim with their dog.
- If a dog begins acting aggressively towards others (both people and other dogs), it must be leashed immediately and removed from the pool enclosure.
- Please stoop and scoop if necessary and dispose of any excrement in the containers provided. A rest station is provided with cleaning supplies.
- Only fully vaccinated dogs are permitted (no puppies under 4 months old permitted for this reason).
- Dogs must be spayed/neutered
An additional email with waiver information will be sent to the email given at registration that must be completed and returned by Wednesday September 9th at 12pm.