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Tustin Parks to host 'Smooches & Pooches' at Bark Barracks on Feb. 14

Tustin Community Services Commission · January 21, 2026

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Summary

Recreation staff presented plans for 'Smooches & Pooches' — a free Valentine's Day dog‑friendly event at Bark Barracks featuring crafts, flower arranging with Flower Workshop OC, a SoCal Corgi Beach photographer station, caricature artists, vendors and free parking arranged with Lincoln Properties; staff expect around 1,000 attendees based on past events.

Recreation staff presented details for 'Smooches & Pooches,' a free Valentine’s‑Day event planned at the Bark Barracks in Tustin Legacy Park on Feb. 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Miriam Garcia, recreation coordinator, described family‑friendly activities including tote‑bag decorating, a friendship‑bracelet station staffed by Tustin Teens in Action volunteers, a mobile flower cart with Flower Workshop OC supplying more than 150 stems for small bouquet building, a professional photographer from SoCal Corgi Beach for photo backdrops, four caricature artists, a mobile dog‑treat van selling homemade dog treats, and five participating vendors. Garcia said the event is free and "very welcoming. Anybody can participate." She estimated attendance at about 1,000 based on turnout at prior events.

Commissioners asked operational questions: Garcia confirmed there will be music (Randy from Public Works will assist) and that Lincoln Properties is providing free event parking and access to secondary parking if needed. She also said adult treats (candy) will be available but most treats are dog‑focused and a cappuccino‑style whipped‑cream treat will be offered for dogs.

Sponsors returning from the Barker Treat event include Tustin Legacy Bridal Hospital and Just Feed for Dogs. Staff said they will provide logistical details to attendees and plan to borrow volunteer support from park partners for the event.

Next steps: staff will finalize vendor logistics and event promotion; commissioners expressed support and appreciation for the program.