St. Lucie County hosts free water safety sessions at all public pools from May 29 to 31
Every year in the United States, there are over 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida leads the nation with the highest rate of unintentional drowning deaths among children ages 0 to 9, at 3.19 per 100,000 people.
In an effort to ensure families stay safer in the water, St. Lucie County’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities staff will host free water safety sessions at the county’s three public pools from May 29 to 31.
This summer is expected to be hotter than last year, and residents will be looking for ways to cool off.
St. Lucie County’s aquatics staff wants residents to cool down at local pools or along the county’s 21 miles of beaches.
While enjoying the water, staff want residents to stay safe and understand the risks of drowning.
Community partners including the St. Lucie County Fire District, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, and St. Lucie County Ocean Rescue will participate in these free water safety events.
- Wednesday, May 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arthur Lee Boatwright Pool, 1200 Ave. M, Fort Pierce
- Thursday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lakewood Park Regional Park, 5990 Emerson Ave., Fort Pierce
- Friday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ravenswood Pool, 400 SW Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie
Families are encouraged to visit one or all of these free water safety programs for games, food, drinks, and more.
St. Lucie County’s public pools are managed by the St. Lucie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities.
For more details about the pools, visit: www.stlucieco.gov/aquatics.
