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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 28, 2025 - 2:29 pm

Annual Pooch Plunge to welcome dogs to splash around

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center will host Pooch Plunge, the annual dogs-only pool party, before the pool is drained for the year.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life September 3, 2024 - 7:51 pm

Pups go for a dip in the pool at Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge

by Photos by August Rudisell

As Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center is closing for the season, pups got to go for a swim Tuesday at the annual Pooch Plunge.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 29, 2024 - 10:00 pm

Pooch Plunge to invite Lawrence pups to go for a splash

by Lawrence Times

It’s that time of year again — all the good doggos are invited to go for a swim before the pool at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center is drained for the year.

Lawrence news August 21, 2023 - 9:31 am

Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge canceled because of extreme heat

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation department has canceled the Pooch Plunge, which was set for Monday afternoon.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 11, 2023 - 1:52 pm

Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge rescheduled to Aug. 21

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Parks and Recreation department has moved the annual Pooch Plunge out a week later than previously announced.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 8, 2023 - 4:49 pm

Lawrence outdoor pool open one more weekend for humans; then Pooch Plunge returns

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center will close for the season after Sunday — to humans, that is. On Monday, the annual Pooch Plunge returns.

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Lawrence Life August 8, 2022 - 4:31 pm

Calling all dogs! Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge to return

by Chansi Long

Go dogs, go! To the pool, to the pool! Why? Will they work there? Will they play there? What is waiting for them at the outdoor public pool? 

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