Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Free Wading Pools




Have you looked at the weather forcast for this week? Warm temperatures are predicted again! Not as bad as that other week, but warm enough that you and the kids will probably be wanting to get out to the pool.

The city of Seattle has 14 free wading pools throughout the city that are perfect for the kids. A list of locations, hours, and information can be found here, or by calling the wading pool hotline at (206) 684-7796. Not only are they a great free resource, but they are also a way to save water! Instead of filling your own pools in your backyard or running the sprinklers for the kids, come share the water savings.

The pools are emptied and refilled daily, in accordance with state law. The pools are only open on sunny days when the temperature is forcast to be above 70 degrees. They will usually be half-filled, but on the busiest days they will be full.

Wading Pool Rules:

* Children under 10 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult.
* No "Bare Buns" - bathing suit attire required, babies must wear tight plastic pants or diapers designed for swimming.
* No food or drink; no glass containers.
* No spots - people with communicable diseases are not allowed in the pool.
* No fidos (dogs, cats, etc.)
* No bikes
* No running
* No water fights
* No drugs or alcohol

No comments: