Nelsonville Aquatic Center is sponsoring a Dog Swim to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park. Monday, September 9, 2024, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. $5.00 per dog to enter; larger donations are welcome: all proceeds to aid in establishing a Nelsonville Dog Park. Bring your dogs to romp and play and swim. Dogs, Fun and water – you can’t have a better time than that!

GUIDELINES – Dogs are required to be licensed and current with vaccinations. Proof of the following core vaccinations must be provided for any dog(s) and shown in printed or digital format upon entering:

Dogs over 16 months of age:

• Rabies (1 or 3 Year),
• DHPP (1 or 3 year) (Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, parainfluenza, Adenovirus-2)
• Bordetella within the last 12 months.

Puppies (4-16 months):

• At least 2-3 DHPP’s that were given 2-4 weeks apart
• Bordetella vaccine
• Rabies 1 Year vaccine.

Recommended but not required:

• 1 year Lepto is recommended for our area.
• 1 year Canine Influenza Virus or Lyme vaccines.
• Negative/NOP Fecal exam within last 12 months.
• Veterinary approved oral brand of Flea & Tick preventative.
• Proper ID Chip/tag

• Humans are NOT allowed in the water, including the zero-entry area due to Department of Health concerns.
• Children must be supervised closely and are not allowed on diving boards, slides or in the water at any time.
• Dogs that have aggressive behaviors are not permitted.
• Dogs in heat are not permitted.
• Puppies under 4 months of age or dogs under 10 pounds are not permitted.
• Small dogs under 20 pounds must be closely monitored by the owner at all times.
• Please brush your dog prior to the event, rinsing your dog prior to them entering the water and before leaving the event is recommended, as some safe low levels of chlorine will be in the water.

• Buckle collars only, chokers or e-collars are not permitted for safety.
• Bring life jackets for your dog if they aren’t experienced swimmers or are brachycephalic.
• Water toys will be available. Bring toys, at your own risk.
• Do not force dogs into the water, let them run around and have fun. Forcing dogs into the pool will not be allowed.
• Monitor your dogs and do not allow them to intake too much pool water orally.
• Any owner or dog that is not following rules will be asked to leave the event.

THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF NELSONVILLE FOR ALLOWING THE DOGS TO HAVE SOME FUN AND RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

The City of Nelsonville would like to remind everyone to remember basic safety tips to ensure everyone enjoys their time at the annual Parade of The Hills Festival.

General Safety Tips

• Pay attention to weather forecasts and prepare appropriately.
• Be sure to use sunscreen and sunglasses to protect you from harmful UV rays.
• Remember, even on overcast days UV rays are still powerful enough to burn skin so remember to use sunscreen.
• On hot days make sure you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Wear closed toe shoes like tennis shoes, not flip-flops or sandals, to protect your feet.
• Be aware of your surroundings and know where you will go if you need to seek shelter from an unexpected thunderstorm.
• Remember “If you see something, say something.” If you see people or activities that seem suspicious, report your observations to the Police Department by calling 9-1-1.
• Teach kids to stay calm and stay put if they are separated from parents or other caregivers. Knowing what to do in this scary situation will help prevent a lost child from panicking and help safety officials locate them faster.

Safety tips for kids and caregivers

• Keep a watchful eye on children. It’s easy for children and caregivers to become separated in large crowds.
• Have an established family plan of a location where you will meet if separated.
• Make a “missing parent’ contact tag your children can wear with your name and cell phone number in case your child becomes separated.
• If you do become separated from your child, notify the Police Department.

Amusement Ride Safety Tips

• Don’t board a ride if you see broken parts, signs of improper maintenance, or an inattentive operator.
• Read all posted rules and listen to instructions given by ride operators.
• Watch the ride with your child before boarding. Point out the operator and the entrance and exit locations prior to riding. Make sure they understand the instructions and warnings fully.
• Keep all body parts (hands, arms, legs, long hair, etc.) inside the ride at all times. If you have long hair, keep it pulled up with a hat or hair tie.
• If you can’t count on your child to stay seated with hands and feet inside, don’t let them ride.
• Always use the safety equipment provided (seat belt, shoulder harness, lap bar, etc.).
• Obey minimum height, age, and weight restrictions. Never sneak children onto rides if they are too small or too young. A smaller/younger child may not be physically or developmentally able to stay safely seated.
• Remain in the ride until it comes to a complete stop at the unloading point. If a ride stops temporarily due to mechanical failure or other reasons. Stay seated and wait for an operator to give you further instructions.
• Know your physical condition and limitations. If you suspect that your health could be at risk for any reason, or you could aggravate a pre-existing condition of any kind, do not ride.

Have a safe and memorable time at The Parade of The Hills and always keep safety your #1 priority!