Seattle Parks and Recreation will join other public and private swimming organizations throughout the state in celebrating the 18th Annual April Pools Day on Saturday, April 16.

On April Pools Day, more than 40 facilities throughout Washington are working to help families prepare for a safe summer by hosting free events that offer water safety tips and activities.

Participants of all ages are encouraged to learn hands-on water safety in and out of the water.

Activities include practicing using lifejackets, learning about hypothermia, taking a boat ride, practicing reaching and throwing rescues, and learning about CPR.

There will also be a drawing for a free lifejacket and other prizes.

The Ballard Pool will host April Pools Day activities on April 16th from 12:30 until 2 p.m. The nearby Evans Pool at Green Lake will host activities from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. and activities will take place at the Queen Anne Pool from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m.

Contact the individual pools for more information.