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Paws in the Pool event to return Aug. 23

Thursday, August 20, 2026

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The City of Yakima's Parks and Recreation department is hosting its annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 23, at Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive.

Dogs swim for free at the event, but owners must pay the general admission fee. The event, held each summer at Franklin Pool, allows both human and canine swimmers to participate.

The event will take place at the same location and time as previous years, with no additional details provided about the event's format or potential changes.

📄 Source: City of Yakima — https://www.yakimawa.gov/media/news/

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The City of Yakima's Parks and Recreation department is hosting its annual Paws in the Pool event“Yakima Parks and Recreation organizes the event for dogs and their owners each summer at Franklin Pool.”
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The Paws in the Pool event is scheduled from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm“Swimmers both human and canine are invited to the annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 23rd, at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive.”
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The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 23“Swimmers both human and canine are invited to the annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 23rd, at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive.”
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The event is taking place at Franklin Pool“Swimmers both human and canine are invited to the annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 23rd, at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive.”
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Franklin Pool is located at 2101 Tieton Drive“at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive.”
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Dogs swim for free at the event“Dogs swim for free but their owners pay the general admission fee.”
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Owners must pay the general admission fee“Dogs swim for free but their owners pay the general admission fee.”
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The event is held each summer at Franklin Pool“Yakima Parks and Recreation organizes the event for dogs and their owners each summer at Franklin Pool.”
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The event allows both human and canine swimmers to participate“Swimmers both human and canine are invited to the annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 23rd, at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive.”
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The event will take place at the same location and time as previous yearsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.