Rockford Park District’s Canine Corners Dog Parks invites the public to enjoy outdoor fun with their dogs at a free “Fall Pawty” open house event scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10 am until 1 pm (rain date: Oct. 8, 2023) at the Canine Corners Searls location, 4950 Safford Rd. (off S. Central Ave.) in northwest Rockford, IL.

Among the event's activities will be a costume contest, treat samples, and raffles. Donations to help with operation and maintenance of the dog parks will be gratefully accepted at the event.

The event is open to the public, however, all dogs in attendance must be spayed/neutered. If entering the off-leash area, all patrons and their dogs must abide by the rules of the dog park (i.e., proof of current rabies vaccines, no puppies younger than six months of age, and more); for details of all policies and regulations, visit www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/caninecorners or call 815-987-8800, where information is also available for purchasing dog park season membership tags and one-day admission passes, as well as about volunteer opportunities.