Parks Focus on Water Safety as Pool Open As pools open Memorial
Day weekend throughout the region, the Fairfax County Park
Authority recognizes that May is National Water Safety Month and
encourages everyone to be safe! Are you and your children water
safe? Did you know that drowning is the second leading cause of
accidental death for children? In support of National Water
Safety Awareness Month the Park Authority encourages everyone to
follow some basic water safety tips that could save a life! Each
year there are nearly 3,500 deaths due to drowning in the United
States alone. Drowning is preventable! Join us in our effort to
stop drowning from happening. The Fairfax County Park Authority
offers a wide range of swimming lessons for children and adults.
For more information about swimming lessons and a complete list
of classes see Parktakes On Line. Water Safety Tips: -
SUPERVISION. Always have adult supervision even in the presence
of lifeguards. All preschool-aged children and non-swimmers
should have adult