Water Safety Festival Set for July 23

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and the Hillsborough Water Safety Team will host for a free water-safety festival for children and adults on July 23 at Cyrus Greene Pool.

Safe Kids Splash into Summer is designed to raise parents' awareness about water safety rules and drowning prevention. In addition to educational materials and information everyone attending the festival will receive string backpacks and water watcher whistles. Free infant, child and adult CPR class information will also be available.

Safe Kids Splash into Summer is set for 1-3 p.m. The pool is located at 2101 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

The program was made possible with the support of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department and is funded by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.

For more information on water safety, visit the Hillsborough Water Safety Team Web site.