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Seattle Parks and Recreation observes April Pools Day
Help make summertime safer – come to an event at your nearby pool!

In 2010, 13 people drowned in King County. We all know that wearing life jackets, learning about hypothermia, and learning CPR save lives. Seattle Parks and Recreation will join many other public and private swimming facilities throughout Washington to celebrate the 19th Annual April Pools Day on Saturday, April 21, 2012.

More than 25 facilities throughout the state are working together to help families prepare for a safe summer by hosting free events that offer water safety tips and activities.

Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to learn hands-on water safety techniques, both in and out of the water. Activities may include practicing wearing and using life jackets, learning about hypothermia, practicing reaching and throwing rescues, and learning about CPR. Participants can enter a drawing for a free Mustang life jacket and other prizes. 

Don’t miss this chance to get ready for fishing and boating season by participating in April Pools Day at your local Seattle Parks and Recreation swimming pool. Learn and have fun together as a family! 

Please call individual pools for specific activities, as they vary.

Pool                                        Date                            Time

Ballard Pool                             Saturday, April 21       12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
1471 NW 67th
Seattle, WA 98117
206-684-4094*

Evans Pool                              Saturday, April 21       1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
7201 E Green Lake Dr. N
Seattle, WA 98115
206-684=4961

Helene Madison Pool              Sunday, April 22         3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
13401 Meridian Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98133
206-684-4979

Meadowbrook Pool                 Saturday, April 21       9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
10517 – 35th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125
206-684-4989

Medgar Evers Pool                 Saturday, April 21       1:30 – 3 p.m.
500 23rd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98112
206-684-4766

Queen Anne Pool                   Saturday, April 21       3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
1920 1st Ave. W
Seattle, WA 98119
206-684-4282

Southwest Pool                       Saturday, April 21       10:30 a.m. – Noon
2801 SW Thistle St.
Seattle, WA 98126
206-684-7440

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