May 13, 2016

Dive Into Summer with Water Safety Day

Montgomery County Recreation and the cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville will host a free Water Safety Day event on Friday, June 3 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Water Park at Bohrer Park, 512 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg.

The event will include information booths, lifeguard demonstrations, the proper use of personal flotation devices, how to safely assist someone struggling in the water, the importance of sunscreen to prevent skin damage and free swim lesson screenings.

Anyone attending Water Safety Day who visits the various information booths can stay for a free swim. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information about the event, call the Montgomery County Recreation Aquatics Team at 240-777-8060.