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Bever Park Pool goes to the dogs for K9Splash

Aug. 9, 2025 5:08 pm

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The annual fundraising event is held for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The non-profit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog-friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, fewer than 15 inches from the top of their heads.

Stormy, a female nine-year-old mini Goldendoodle retrieves a tennis ball thrown by Molly LaKose of Cedar Rapids during the 20th K9Splash! at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. LaKose has taken Stormy to K9Splash! Every year of her life. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The non-profit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday 10am-4pm. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, less than 15” from the top of their head. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Stormy, a female nine-year-old mini Goldendoodle, retrieves a tennis ball thrown by Molly LaKose of Cedar Rapids during the 20th K9Splash at Bever Park Pool on Saturday in southeast Cedar Rapids. LaKose has taken Stormy to K9Splash every year of her life. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The nonprofit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog-friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, fewer than 15 inches from the top of their head. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Chewie, a five-year-old Yorkie Coton de Tulear mix moves his legs as Sarah Reisdorph of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, lowers him into the water during the 20th K9Splash! at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The non-profit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday 10am-4pm. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, less than 15” from the top of their head. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Chewie, a five-year-old Yorkie Coton de Tulear mix, moves his legs Saturday as Sarah Reisdorph of Cedar Rapids lowers him into the water during the 20th K9Splash at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Angie Dennis McMann laughs as Odin, a three-year-old Giant Schnauzer splashes her as he plays during the 20th K9Splash! at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The non-profit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday 10am-4pm. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, less than 15” from the top of their head. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Angie Dennis McMann laughs as Odin, a three-year-old Giant Schnauzer, splashes her as he plays Saturday during the 20th K9Splash at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Daisy a 1.5-year-old, female Pomsky (a Pomeranian and Husky mix) during the 20th K9Splash! at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The non-profit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday 10am-4pm. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, less than 15” from the top of their head. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Daisy, a 1.5-year-old, female Pomsky (a Pomeranian and Husky mix), swims Saturday during the K9Splash at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Lori Martin of Marion, Iowa, carries her 10-year-old Maltipoo Riley during the 20th K9Splash! at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The non-profit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday 10am-4pm. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, less than 15” from the top of their head. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Lori Martin of Marion carries her 10-year-old Maltipoo Riley during K9Splash at Bever Park Pool on Saturday in Cedar Rapids. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Dogs and their owners enjoy the water during the 20th K9Splash! at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The non-profit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday 10am-4pm. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, less than 15” from the top of their head. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Dogs and their owners enjoy the water Saturday during K9Splash at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Randy Williams of Marion, Iowa, holds his two-year-old mini Bernedoodle Ruby during the 20th K9Splash! at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The non-profit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday 10am-4pm. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, less than 15” from the top of their head. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Randy Williams of Marion holds his two-year-old mini Bernedoodle Ruby during K9Splash at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

A dog shakes dry after getting out of the pool during the 20th K9Splash! at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event where dogs take over the pool is a fundraiser for K9COLA, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas. The non-profit uses the funds to support two off-leash dog parks, Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park and K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park. The organization helps dogs and dog owners enjoy the experience of off-leash parks and dog friendly activities. The event concludes Sunday 10am-4pm. The first hour is reserved for small dogs, less than 15” from the top of their head. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — A dog shakes dry after getting out of the pool Saturday during the 20th K9Splash at Bever Park Pool in southeast Cedar Rapids. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

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