Dogs and their owners are invited to a fun afternoon at the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Fall Doggie Fest presented by Rock Island Animal Hospital on Sunday, October 3, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Eleanor Wallace Dog Park and Hasselroth Park located at 28^th Street and 78^th Ave West Rock Island.

Play in the dog park and visit the Dog Market vendors including Contented Canines, D.O.G. and Friends, King’s Harvest Pet Rescue, Loving Paws Bakery, Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network, and more.  

Special Event and Fundraising Manager, Dan Gleason says, “Through this fun event, we are hoping to raise awareness of our amazing dog park and to help local dog-oriented businesses get information out about their services.

Hosted by Rock Island Parks & Recreation, the event is free and open to the public. Please bring dogs on leash and observe park rules. Parking is available at the Campbell Sports Complex. Enter through the west entrance. For more information please contact Rock Island Parks and Recreation at (309) 732-7275.