Are you ready for the dog days of summer? Parker Parks and Recreation presents Barker Days 2014 with Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Dr. The event will feature a temporary dog park in the O’Brien Park ball field and H2O’Brien Pool, canine activities and dog-related vendors.
Dogs can take a dip in the pool (closed to humans for the season and neutralized to be dog-friendly), chase balls and Frisbees on the baseball field, check out the agility course and demonstrations, hang out with fellow furry friends and rub noses with dog-related service providers. A separate play area will be provided for small dogs that prefer to play with pups their own size.
In order to ensure a fun and safe event, owners are asked to follow certain guidelines. All dogs must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Dogs must wear current rabies and ID tags at all times. View a complete list of guidelines at www.ParkerRec.com\BarkerDays.
Registration for Barker Days is $6 per Parker-resident dog and $8 for non-residents; their humans are free. Due to the popularity of this event, it is highly recommended that you pre-register at www.ParkerRec.com. Registration the day of the event will be on a space-available basis. Dogs who pre-register will have expedited check in and receive a “doggie bag” of treats. For additional event information, call the Parker Recreation Center at 303.841.4500 or email mnakashima@parkeronline.org.
Community sponsors and vendors help to make events like this possible. Thank you to our 2014 Title Sponsor: Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply. Thank you to Gold Banner Vendors: Advanced Pet Care of Parker, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center, Camp Bow Wow Parker, Club Pet, Essential Pet and Parker Center Animal Clinic. Thank you also to our Silver Event Vendors: Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies, Come Sit Stay Pet Resort, Healing Touch for Animals, Heritage Pet, Meridian Animal Hospital, State Farm and Stroh Ranch Pet Health.
We are looking for good volunteers to help with this pup-ular event! Responsibilities range from tag checking, to puppy wrangling, to poo crew…trust us, it’s a blast and the day flies by! If interested, please visit www.ParkerRec.com/BarkerDaysVolunteer.