Barker Days in Parker CO is back!

Parker Colorado is a going to the dogs!  September 19, 2009 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at O’Brien Park… Parker Road and Mainstreet.

A much anticipated event by dogs and dog owners alike, Parker is once again hosting Barker Days!  The event will feature a temporary dog park in the O’Brien Park ball field and H2O’Brien Pool, dog demonstrations, contests and dog-related vendors.

Dogs and their owners should come to O’Brien Park for canine fun and socialization. Dogs can take a dip in the pool (closed to humans for the season and neutralized to be dog-friendly), chase balls and frisbees on the baseball field, check out the agility course and demonstrations, enter speed and trick contests and rub noses with local dog-related service providers. A separate play area will be provided for small dogs under 25 pounds that prefer to play with friends their own size.

Please check the Parkerrec website for the full details!

Registration for Barker Days is $5 per dog for Parker residents, $7 for nonresidents; humans are free. Due to the popularity of this event, it is highly recommended that you pre-register at www.ParkerRec.com.

Registration the day of the event will be on a space-available basis. Dogs who pre-register will have expedited check-in and receive a “doggie bag” of treats courtesy of local businesses. For additional event information, call the Parker Recreation Center at 303.841.4500.

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