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OTTUMWA, IOWA -- Press Release from City of Ottumwa

Labor Day weekend is the final weekend for the outdoor water park at the Beach Ottumwa.  The Beach is open Noon to 9 PM on Saturday and Sunday, September 4th and 5th, weather permitting.   

The Beach will be open on Labor Day, Noon to 6 PM for general swimers.  The Beach ends the season with the annual Dog Paddle, a fun event for dogs and their owners to swim together from from 6 to 8PM on Labor Day.  Dogs are only allowed in the wave pool.  All 4-legged guests must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older, be current on all vaccinations and on a leash at all times in the water park.    Admission to the Dog Paddle is one bag of pet food per dog.  The pet food is donated to the Heartland Humane Society.   Owners are reminded to please bring towels to dry your dog.