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Pups In the Park

PUPS IN THE PARK FREE

Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane
All Ages Welcome

Thank you to our event sponsor, Julie McCoy LPT Realty
This event is brought to the community by Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District

Event Info

PUPS IN THE PARK

Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane
All Ages Welcome

Get ready for tail-wagging fun!
Join us for this free canine celebration in Pleasant Hill Park featuring local vendors, community resources, food trucks for humans, and seven adoption and rescue agencies with adorable adoptable pets looking for their forever homes. Enjoy a day filled with fun dog-friendly activities, food, treats, and paw-positive vibes for all (dogs included).

Please keep your dog on a leash and pick up after your pup.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Meet your new best friend at one of our local dog adoption and rescue agencies. View video
Explore vendor booths to shop for special treats, mingle with community resources, and learn more about dog-related services available.
Grab food (and drinks) from vendors serving tasty treats for humans
Capture the moment with a photo op for you and your dog!
Enjoy a day in the park with your canine companion.

Ultimutt Competitions
Think your dog has star power? Get ready and enter Ultimutt Competitions, a tail-wagging contest where pups (and their humans) show off their style, skills, and charm!

Categories include:

Best Costume/Best Dressed
Doppelganger (Dog + Human look-a-like duos)
Best Trick
Waggiest Tail

Whether you’re in it for the bragging rights or just the fun, this crowd-participation competition will put a smile on your face. Sign-ups are available on-site the day of the event

Thank you to our event sponsor, Julie McCoy LPT Realty
Pups in the Park is brought to you by Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District.

Sponsors

Thank you to our 2026 event sponsor, Julie McCoy LPT Realty

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join us for a doggone good time and an opportunity to gain valuable visibility and engagement with event attendees of all ages! Please consider three sponsorship levels with introductory pricing outlined below.

Interested?
Email Liz Harrison, Pleasant Hill Rec & Park Special Events Coordinator

2025 SPONSORS

Thank you to our sponsor for supporting Pups in the Park!

Top Dog Sponsor
VCA Animal Hospital

Best In Show Sponsor
City of Pleasant Hill

Tail Wagger Sponsors
Pet Food Express
Laura Wucher Real Estate
Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Grocery Outlet
Visit Pleasant Hill

Woof!

Rescue Agencies

2026 Rescue & Adoption Agencies

We are currently accepting rescue and adoption organizations for the 2026 event. If you would like to participate, please contact Liz Harrison, Special Event Coordinator, here.