2017 Golden Retriever Rescue Mid Florida Annual Reunion

the new Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida Logo

Saturday, February 18, 2017

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Lake Parker Park, 899 E. Robson Street, Lakeland, FL 33805

It’s time to party with your goldies at the  2017 Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida’s Annual Rescue Reunion. Celebrating our 26th year of saving, protecting and rehoming goldens!

Days activities:

Here is our final program! 2017 GRRMF Reunion Program Reunion2013CollageSmall

What to Bring:

  1. Your dog/crowd/child friendly golden (on leash please)
  2. Chairs or blanket or shade tents if desired
  3. Water & bowl for your dog
  4. Crate / X-pen for time-outs, if required
  5. Sunblock, hat and camera
  6. Pickup bags for doggie clean up
  7. Dogs should be on no longer than 6 foot fixed leash at all times. No flexi leads please!
  8. Money to shop for golden goodies, lunch, silent auction and to buy those wonderful raffle tickets!

For directions and two dog friendly hotels, scroll down for more information. Interested in volunteering? We need helpers! Fill out this volunteer form if you’d like to help.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Reunion Rainbow picture

Directions:
Lake Parker Park
899 E. Robson Street
Lakeland, Florida. 33805
(863) 834-2233

Lake Parker Park is located on Lake Parker. It is 100.5 acres of native Florida vegetation with lake access and hiking trails. The park is accessible from Robson Road and Granada Road off of Lakeland Hills Boulevard. Lake Parker is used by nature enthusiasts for bird watching and families of all ages. For more information, call the number above or visit Lake Parker Park.

This is the same location as last year, mid-way between Orlando and Tampa.

Directions from Tampa
Take I-4 East from Tampa to Lakeland Exit #33 (State Road 33). The exit will be from the right hand lane. Take the off ramp to the stop light / yield sign. Turn right onto State Road 33. From this yield sign, travel South on State Road 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard). Move into the left hand lane, traveling South for 1.5 miles to Robson Street. Turn left onto E. Robson Street. Landmarks for Robson Street include All Children’s Specialty Care, Railroad Industrial Federal Credit Union, Florida Driver’s License and Highway Patrol, and bus parking for Bloodnet USA. Proceed to signs marking the entrance to Lake Parker Park on the left. Use Lake Parker Park Gate #4.

Directions from Orlando
Take I-4 West from Orlando to Lakeland Exit #33 (State Road 33). The exit will be from the right hand lane. Take the off ramp to the stop light. This intersection is Socrum Loop Road. Turn left onto Socrum Loop Road. Move into the right hand lane. Travel in the right lane underneath I-4. There will be a yield sign as you merge into traffic on State Road 33. Travel South in the left hand lane for 1.3 miles once you get onto State Road 33. Turn left onto E. Robson Street. Landmarks for Robson Street include All Children’s Specialty Care, Railroad Industrial Federal Credit Union, Florida Driver’s License and Highway Patrol, and bus parking for Bloodnet USA. Proceed to signs marking the entrance to Lake Parker Park on the left. Use Lake Parker Park Gate #4.

Places to Stay:
La Quinta Inn Lakeland West
1024 Crevasse St.
Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: (863) 859-2866
www.lq.com

La Quinta Inn Lakeland East
4315 Lakeland Park Drive
Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: (863) 815-0606

 

 

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