This summer is expected to be hotter than last year and residents will be looking for ways to stay cool. St. Lucie County’s Aquatics staff wants residents to cool off either at local pools or along our 21 miles of beaches. When enjoying the water, staff wants residents to be safe and understand their risks. Community partners from the St. Lucie County Fire District, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and St. Lucie County Ocean Rescue will be participating in these free water safety events.

• Wednesday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arthur Lee Boatwright Pool, 1200 Ave. M, Fort Pierce
• Thursday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakewood Park Regional Park, 5990 Emerson Ave., Fort Pierce
• Friday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ravenswood Pool, 400 SW Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie

Families are encouraged to stop by one or all of these free water safety programs for games, food, drinks and more.