HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2020-08-26 Annual Dog Swim Returns
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
August 26, 2020
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Annual Dog Swim Returns to AV Symington Aquatic Center
New guidelines are in place due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Leesburg, VA (August 26, 2020) – On Saturday, September 12, Ida Lee Park will hold its 12th
annual Dog Swim at AV Symington Aquatic Center. The pool
will be open for the dog-only swim for two sessions from 9 to
10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The event allows local pups the opportunity to have fun in a
safe, enclosed area while swimming off-leash with other
dogs. All dogs must be six months old, legally licensed,
vaccinated, and wearing a visible dog license. All exits will be
gated and a veterinarian will be on-site as a precaution.
Due to COVID-19, there will be a limit of 100 people per
session with no more than two dogs per person. Pre-
registration is strongly recommended but not required.
Those attending must be at least 10 years of age with dog
handlers being 16 years or older. Masks must be worn at all
times while maintaining a social distance of six feet from
those not in their party, dogs excluded.
The fee is $5.00 per person. Registration is currently available through WebTrac or by visiting
the front desk at Ida Lee Recreation Center. Walk-up registration on the day of the event is
available but not guaranteed. For more information, please visit www.idalee.org or call 703-
777-1368.
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