DATE: April 7, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills
PHONE: 954-357-8115
EMAIL: MMills@Broward.org
WHAT: BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Attention, dog lovers. For a fun and different spring experience, load up your pooch and head over to Easterlin Park in Oakland Park for a Doggie Egg Hunt. The event, for canine enthusiasts ages 18 and up, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 and is being held in conjunction with Broward County Animal Care and Adoption, which will be on site with adoptable pets. Other vendors will also participate.
Here’s how it works:
• An adult 18 or older must accompany each dog at all times.
• Dogs must be leashed and have proof of current rabies vaccination to participate.
• Aggressive dogs, dogs in heat, and dog owners who do not follow event/park rules will be asked to leave.
• Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
• Dogs will participate by weight category: less than 30 pounds and 30 pounds or more.
• Children are welcome as spectators but must be accompanied by adults.
The fee is $5 per dog. The park’s regular weekend gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.
WHERE: Easterlin Park
1000 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309
954-357-5190
WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHO: For ages 18 and up.
HOW: $5/dog. The park’s regular weekend gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.
For further information, call Easterlin at 954-357-5190.
Recreation. Preservation. Education.
Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit Broward.org/Parks.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.
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