April Pools Day
April Pools Day is an annual event whereby children and families may go to a local pool and learn valuable water safety skills and knowledge. A variety of water activities and games make this event non-stop fun for everyone!
April Pools Day is Saturday, April 17, 2010. Some pools may hold their April Pools Day event on a different day. View a list of participating facilities, dates of events and contact information (PDF).
Learn more about April Pools Day planning and promotion.
Summer Splash-tacular
This statewide water safety event is for families, children and all those that want to be safe and prepared when at beaches and outdoor water facilities and on open water. Whereas April Pools Day is for swimming pool facilities, Summer Splash-tacular is for outdoor water facilities.
Stay tuned for more information on Summer Splash-Tacular 2010.
Learn more about Summer Splash-tacular planning and promotion.
2010 Low-Cost Life Jacket Sales at Evans Pool
Seattle Children’s and Seattle Parks and Recreation will hold sales of low-cost life jackets on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21 and September 18. The pool is located at 7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N. The phone number is 206-684-4961.
The cost for life jackets sizes Infant to Youth Large will be $20. Teens to Adult size XXL will be $30. Purchasers under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Fitters will be on site to help purchaser choose the correct size. The person for whom the jacket is being purchased must be present for proper fitting.
Why buy a life jacket?
- Washington State law requires children ages 12 and under to wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket or life vest on vessels less than 19 feet long. In addition, there must be a life jacket on board for each person older than 12 years.
- Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death among children ages 1 to 14. Wearing a life jacket saves lives.
We extend special thanks to our partners, Fisheries Supply, Rehab Without Walls and the Coast Guard Auxiliary, for their support of this event.
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase a stylish, Coast Guard–approved life jacket! For more information please call Diane Jones, Seattle Parks, at 206-684-7440, or e-mail her at diane.jones@seattle.gov.