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Cute pics from Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park Aquatic Center
Pups bid farewell to summer at Piedmont Park’s Aquatic Center.
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
Molly tries to get out of the pool to find her owner during the Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. The proceeds support Piedmont Park Dog Parks. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Updated Oct 5, 2025
Atlanta pups bid farewell to summer Saturday and Sunday at the Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park Aquatic Center.
Although furry friends are ordinarily not permitted to swim at the public aquatic center, each year, for one special weekend at the end of the season, pups get their chance.
In past years, more than 650 dogs have jumped at the opportunity.
This weekend, golden retrievers dove for tennis balls. A Boston terrier sported a yellow life vest. Fur flew as wet dogs shook off, showering owners and onlookers on the pool deck.
Proceeds from the event, hosted by the Piedmont Park Conservancy, support the care and improvement of Piedmont Park’s two off-leash dog parks, which span roughly 3 acres.
Brooney catches a ball tossed by his owner during the annual Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park on Sunday. The proceeds support Piedmont Park Dog Parks. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Lato keeps an eye on the tennis ball tossed by his owner, Eric Erickson. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Some dog owners joined their pets in the water during the water. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Stephen McKean brought Byrd to the XV annual Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
It's sink or swim time for Riley, as his owner, Chris Duran from Decatur, tosses the dog in the water. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Emely Ward pretends to hold a treat for her dogs Forest (right) and Frank as Joe Ward watches. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Skye gets a treat from Lisa Field for, we're assuming, being a good boy. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Connor Reyer and Lexi Hardmon pose with their dogs Opie (left) and Jenna during the XV annual Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park on Sunday. The proceeds support Piedmont Park Dog Parks. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Bob Hood from Midtown watches his dog, Macro, chase a tennis ball into the water. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Nate Simpson prepares to toss the ball for Louie (left) and Boss Man. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
Ashley Starnes from Midtown holds her dog, Nibbler, during the XV annual Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Piedmont Park on Oct. 5, 2025. The proceeds support Piedmont Park Dog Parks.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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