Paws in the Park

About this event

The City of Edwardsville's annual Paws in the Park event offers your furry friend a fun occasion to romp, scamper and play as part of our doggy Easter egg hunt in City Park! There will be lots of treats and prizes, plus dog-oriented vendors. Profits from this event will be donated to the Metro East Humane Society! 

DATE: Saturday, April 19, 2025
TIME: The egg hunt will start at noon
LOCATION: Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street
COST: $5 per dog if you pre-register* or $8 per dog the day of the event *First 50 pups registered will receive a goodie bag at registration!

DOG PRE-REGISTRATION: Paws in the Park Registration

Event Includes:

• Thousands of eggs full of treats or pet-friendly prizes
• Variety of doggie-oriented vendors
• Easter Bunny photo opportunities

Rules, requirements and other things to know:

• All participants are responsible for bringing a basket for the eggs.
• Dogs are not expected to pick up eggs. The rule is if your dog sniffs it out, you can pick it up!
• All dogs must remain on a leash at all times! No retractable leashes, please.
• Park will be divided into sections for small, medium and large dogs. Please remain in your respective area for the hunt.
• Please be sure to pick up after your dog. We will have doggie bags available!
• At the end of the hunt please bring return any empty eggs to us.