Pets in the Park

Date

June 22, 2025

Time

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

Buena Vista Park

Countdown to Pets in the Park

Celebrating the Bond Between People and Pets

Back for another day of festival fun in the sun, we’re ready to paw-ty. Come celebrate the special bond we have with our pets as we raise funds to support the work we do at the Edmonton Humane Society. Enjoy a day full of pawesome events and activities for people and companion animals.

This event is free to attend and so are all of our activity stations!

Consider bringing an item for our Toy Drive for Pets, such as toys and non-perishable pet-related items. For details on supplies that we can and can’t accept, visit our Gift in Kind Item Wish List.

We’re Back at Buena Vista Park

This year’s event is once again located at Buena Vista Park!

The park is located on the north bank of the river, adjacent to Sir Wilfred Laurier Park.

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Get ready to plan a day full of fun in the sun! Check out the activities, vendors and shuttle services to make planning your day at Pets in the Park a breeze.

Festival Activities & Vendors

How to Get to Pets in the Park

Join the EHS Walk/Run for Pets!

Registration is open for our 33^rd Annual Pets in the Park Walk/Run Fundraiser!

Join as an individual paw-ticipant or gather your pack and register together! Choose between the 2.5 km walk or 5 km run and bring your animal companion along when the walk/run starts at 9 a.m., at Buena Vista Park.

By signing up for the EHS Walk/Run for Pets, you’re taking a meaningful step to help homeless animals in our care at the Edmonton Humane Society.

Looking for other ways to support Pets in the Park? Join our team as an Events Volunteer!

Check Out Volunteer Opportunities

Pets in the Park Festival Activities and Vendors

Dachshund Dash

Start training to participate in one of our most popular events at the Pets in the Park outdoor festival – the Dachshund Dash! Compete against other Dachshunds to the cheers of adoring fans and celebrate the human-animal bond with the Edmonton Humane Society.

Other Activities

There’s even more to look forward to at this year’s festival, including these popular activities and entertainment!

Pet-Friendly Beer Garden
Cat Café
Family Fun Zone
Doggy Splash Pools
Spandy Andy
Bouncy Castles

Keep Everyone Safe by Using Our Pet Checklist

We want to make sure that Pets in the Park is a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, including our animal friends. Make sure you review this important checklist before heading to the festival with your animal companion!

My pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date.
My pet is sociable with other animals and has no past history of aggression.
My pet will be properly restrained. For everyone’s safety, no retractable leashes.
I will monitor my pet for heat sensitivity.
I will pick up after my pet.
I will know where the water stations are in case my pet gets thirsty or needs to cool down.

Food Truck Vendors

We have a variety of food trucks attending the festival, so you can enjoy some delicious food during your fun-filled day.

Choco N Dip
Dedo’s
Donut Gypsies

El Mero Mero
Fat Franks
Hachi Takoyaki

Island Crust
Lemon Heaven
Royal Treats

How to Get to the Festival

There will be limited parking available at Buena Vista Park. Pet-friendly shuttle buses will be available at the Edmonton Humane Society and Harry Ainlay High School. Alternatively, we suggest carpooling or having someone drop attendees off at the festival grounds.

Shuttle Bus Locations

Both the EHS and Harry Ainlay School shuttle locations will have round-trip pickups, to get people and pets to and from the festival. The buses will have 46 seats available.

Shuttles are free to take, but donations to our Toy Drive for Pets are appreciated. For more information about items we can and can’t accept, visit our Gift in Kind Item Wish List.

View Shuttle Bus Schedules

EHS Shuttle Bus

Pick-up for the shuttle bus from the Edmonton Humane Society will be located on our shelter campus, outside our Adoption Gallery doors.

The trip from EHS takes approximately 20 minutes each way.

Parking will be available at EHS for anyone who wishes to take a shuttle to Buena Vista Park.

Harry Ainlay High School Shuttle Bus

Pick-up for the shuttle bus from Harry Ainlay High School will be located in the south-east parking lot located near the school building.

The trip takes approximately 15 minutes each way.

Parking will be available at 2 locations at the school for anyone taking the shuttle.

Buena Vista Shuttle Bus Pick-up and Drop-off

Drop-off and pick-up for attendees at Buena Vista Park will be located on Buena Vista Road NW. It’s approximately a 5-minute walk to the festival grounds from this location.

There are a total of 7 bus times available departing from our shelter.

Departure Time from EHS	Arrival Time at Buena Vista Park
6:30 a.m.	6:50 a.m.
7:15 a.m.	7:35 a.m.
8:00 a.m.	8:20 a.m.
9:00 a.m.	9:20 a.m.
11:30 a.m.	11:50 a.m.
12:30 p.m.	12:50 p.m.
3:30 p.m.	3:50 p.m.

There are a total of 9 trips available departing from Buena Vista Park.

Departure Time from Buena Vista Park	Arrival Time at EHS
10:00 a.m.	10:20 a.m.
11:45 a.m.	12:05 p.m.
1:45 p.m.	2:10 p.m.
2:30 p.m.	2:50 p.m.
4:00 p.m.	4:20 p.m.
5:00 p.m.	5:20 p.m.
5:30 p.m.	5:55 p.m.
6:00 p.m.	6:20 p.m.
6:30 p.m.	6:55 p.m.

This bus runs continually all day, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Harry Ainley School. The bus does roundtrips, picking up and dropping off people and pets waiting at either the school or Buena Vista Park.