As school starts this week in the local area, summertime exercise and socialization may be done for children and their parents, but it continues for dogs of all sizes and breeds and their owners every Wednesday now through Sept. 26, 4 - 7 p.m. at Reston Town Center. Healthy Hound Playground transforms the RTC open-air Pavilion into a safe fenced-in dog park.

Latoya Wilson of Herndon, her husband Michael and their dog, Milo visited Dog Days of Summer on Wednesday, Aug. 15. “My friend saw a picture about the event, we came last week and had a good time so I figured we’d come back.”

The temporary dog park not only provides a large place for Fidos to burn off a little extra energy and have some dog companionship and stimulation but there are toys, an artificial grass play area, icy-filled wading pools, pet-friendly treats and tables offering information to dog owners by local businesses.

Owners are encouraged to throw the Frisbees and tennis balls, run and play with their dogs, as well as meet and greet other dog owners.

Dog Days of Summer is a free event, open to canines of all ages and their owners or handlers. The event is held at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market Street, Reston and continues every Wednesday now through Sept. 26, 4 - 7 p.m. For more information, visit restoncenter.com.