Dallas’ largest dog park (for a day) coming to Cotton Bowl.Talk about your dog day afternoon! On May 6 from 1 to 5 p.m., the Cotton Bowl will be a different breed of dog park…an entire football field long. Get ready for the 2nd Annual Dog Bowl. Last year the event was such a doggone hit that over 2,000 people and their canine companions turned out in force.
The calls are already coming in to Craig Holcomb, Dog Bowl coordinator and Executive Director of the Friends of Fair Park. “People can’t wait for this to happen, either because they missed it last year or had so much fun at our first Dog Bowl.”
Lots of room to roam.
Holcomb has no idea how he came up with the idea of a super-sized temporary venue for dog-frolicking. But he and his two dogs—Harry, a standard poodle, and Beacon, a German short-haired pointer—had a blast. “Owners can let dogs off their leashes to run around and play with each other. With 100+ yards of wide open space, that’s an adventure!”
There will be inflatable pools for thirsty dogs. “But most of the time, they’ll just wade in and play,” adds Mr. Holcomb. Admission is free, which includes free doggie treats. Humans can grab a snack at concession stands. Plus plenty of live music that will have everyone rockin’ and rollin’ over.
Advertising for the Dog Bowl will be through pet stores and vets all over the Metroplex. “We want to get the word out so folks from all over come to enjoy the fun. Last year someone saw a flyer in a Plano pet store and hurried down, so we expect a very good crowd.”
The Dog Bowl is just one of four huge Sunday in the Park events in 2007, according to Mr. Holcomb. “Hop over for the Easter Egg Hunt in late March, thrill to the explosive fireworks and music of Dallas Booms on July 1, and be dazzled by Fair Park in Lights on December 2. All free!”.
Bring your best friend(s) to the Dog Bowl this May. And unleash that carefree Spring spirit!
For more information on the 2nd Annual Bog Bowl, call 214-426-3400 or visit fairpark.org.
