Seattle is alerting residents of cold water shock dangers as summer temperatures rise. Explore safe alternatives such as beaches, splash pads, and wading pools.
The summer sun is rolling in hot for the first time this year. As appealing as a cold plunge sounds to cool off, Seattle urges residents to stay out of bodies of water to avoid cold water shock. An alternative is taking advantage of Seattle 's splashpads, wading pools and beaches.Historically, the months of May and June have the most drownings because people ignore the frigid water temperatures amid the warm weather.
In addition to the seasonal beaches, wading pools at park locations across Seattle will open on June 22. Wading pools are open with an attendant in season on sunny days when the temperature is expected to be 70 degrees or above.The Wading Pool Hotline and the Wading Pool Facebook page provide daily updates on the hours and open status in the summer.Dates and times may vary depending on location and weather. These parks will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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