Yappy Hour to continue at Wannamaker dog park in September

Pooches and owners invited for a night of food, drinks and fun

[NORTH CHARLESTON] – Charleston County Parks is happy to bring Yappy Hour back to North Charleston Wannamaker County Park from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16 and Thursday, Sept. 30 at the park’s new off-leash dog park.

Yappy Hour will provide live music for pet owners from 5-7 p.m., while their pups explore the dog park and enjoy its amenities. On Sept. 16, music will be performed by Corinne Letourneau. The musical performer for Sept. 30 is David Collins.

Beer and wine will be available for purchase. ID is required for alcohol. Outside alcohol and food is prohibited. 

Yappy Hour is free with admission to Wannamaker County Park ($2 per person or free for Gold Pass holders).

The new six-acre dog park at Wannamaker County Park offers large and small dog areas for off-leash play, the “Splash Paw” doggie spray play, a dog washing station, restrooms, benches, and shade structures. The dog park opened in October 2020.

Charleston County Parks encourages all dog owners to review the dog park rules as well as our suggestions for pet etiquette, or “petiquette,” before visiting Yappy Hour.

For more information on Yappy Hour or the dog park at Wannamaker County Park, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.

Owned and operated by the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission, Wannamaker County Park is located at 8888 University Blvd. in North Charleston, 29406. The mission of the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, three beach parks, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, a historic plantation site, a skate park, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. CCPRC also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and much more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.