Just announced by the Parks Department:

On Saturday, Aug. 8, Seattle Parks and Recreation will host Summer Splashtacular featuring free swimming, free activities, fun and games at select pools and beaches. The program is intended to highlight drowning prevention and safe swimming practices.

Free public swimming, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
· Rainier Beach Pool, 8825 Rainier Ave. S
· Meadowbrook Pool, 10515 35th Ave. NE
There will be fun water activities for kids and families, including lifejacket relays.

Free diving instruction, 2 – 5 p.m.
· Madison Beach, E Madison Street and E Howe
Enhance your swimming skills with free diving instruction.

Oodles of Noodles, 12 noon – 6 p.m.
· Madrona Beach, 853 Lake Washington Blvd.
· Matthews Beach, 9300 51st Ave. NE
· Pritchard Beach, 8400 55th Ave. S
· West Green Lake Beach, 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N
Kids can enjoy water play in shallow water with lifeguards present while playing with oodles of noodles. A noodle is a brightly colored floatation aid that kids find irresistibly fun for playing. Come by and try swimming with a lifejacket.

Wading pool toys and activities, 1 – 4 p.m.
There will be toys and activities at 14 wading pools, including:
· Bitter Lake Playfield, 13035 Linden Ave. N
· Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave
· Dahl Playfield, 7700 25th Ave. NE
· Delridge Community Center and Playfield, 4458 Delridge Way SW
· E.C. Hughes Playground, 2805 SW Holden St.
· East Queen Anne Playground, 1912 Warren Ave. N
· Green Lake, 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N
· Hiawatha Community Center and Playfield, 2700 California Ave. SW
· Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW
· South Park Community Center and Playground, 738 S Sullivan St.
· Van Asselt Community Center and Playground, 7200 Beacon Ave. S
· View Ridge Playfield, 4408 NE 70th St.
· Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E
· Wallingford Playfield, 4219 Wallingford Ave. N

Summer Splashtacular is co-sponsored by Seattle Children’s Hospital, Washington State Drowning Prevention Network, Associated Recreation Council and seattlepools.org. For more information about Summer Splashtacular, visit http://seattle.gov/parks/pools.asp.