Seattle Parks and Recreation will join other public and private aquatic facilities throughout Washington to celebrate the 16th Annual April Pools Day on Saturday, April 18, 2009.  The Ballard Pool will be free from 10 a.m. until noon.

More than 40 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 in and out of the water.  Activities may include practicing wearing and using lifejackets, learning about hypothermia, taking a boat ride, practicing reaching and throwing rescues, and learning about CPR. Participants can enter a drawing for a free Mustang lifejacket, as well as 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.

The Ballard Pool is located at 1471 N.W. 67th St., 684-4094.

Other locations participating:
 
Evans Pool                                April 18      1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
7201 E Green Lake Dr. N.
Seattle, WA  98115      
684-4961
 
Helene Madison Pool                April 19     3:30 - 5 p.m.
13401 Meridian Ave. N.
Seattle, WA  98133
684-4979
 
Meadowbrook Pool                   April 18      9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
10517 35th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA  98125
684-4989
 
Medgar Evers Pool                   April 11      10 - 11 a.m.
500 23rd Ave.
Seattle, WA  98112
684-4766
 
Queen Anne Pool                     April 18     3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
1920 1st West
Seattle, WA  98119
386-4282
 
Rainier Beach Pool                   April 18      1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
8825 Rainier Ave S.
Seattle, WA  98118
386-1944
 
Southwest Pool                        April 18     10:30 a.m. - 12 noon
2801 SW Thistle
Seattle, WA  98126
684-7440