Dogs and owners enjoying a taste of Coral Gables history
Venetian pool is one of Miami’s most historic landmarks. The pool was created in 1924 out of an old rock quarry and is currently the largest freshwater pool in the United States. This place is huge, and needless to say, it’s pretty awesome. A few years back they started opening up the pool to dogs for a few hours on the last day they were opened before closing for the winter. Apparently the events were so popular, they are now opening the pool for one day in September from 10am to 5pm. I went last year, and it was a BLAST. There were dogs everywhere! The water used in this pool is freshwater that is circulated daily through Florida’s aquifer so it is gentle on your dogs coat (unlike everyday chlorinated pool water). For dogs that aren’t that into swimming, there is a sandy “beach” area where dogs can run and dig to their heart’s content. If you’re from the South Florida area, this is definitely an event you won’t want to miss!
Event Details:
Location: Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Date: Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Time: Session 1 (for small dogs up to 30 lbs) 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Session 2 (for dogs over 30 lbs) 2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Cost: $5.00 per dog, $2.00 per human. Venetian pool (according to their phone recording) accepts cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.
What to bring: Your well behaved dog, proof of rabies vaccination, a bowl for fresh drinking water (there are human water fountains on-site), towels, a toy that floats, doggy bags for picking up any unexpected surprises, and some treats in case they need some convincing.
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