Seattle Parks and Recreation operates nine beaches, eight outdoor pools, and two indoor pools. Last summer, the Seward Park and East Green Lake beaches had to be closed to swimmers because of the lifeguard shortage.
, and two indoor pools. Last summer, the Seward Park and East Green Lake beaches had to be closed to swimmers because of the lifeguard shortage.WA lakes dangerously cold for swimming this year, law enforcement warns
This will likely result in certain beaches being closed all summer. Schulkin said the city typically opts to close a beach for the entire season, instead of just cutting hours or days a week, so that people do not mistakenly go swimming there on a day when there is no lifeguard and it is not safe to swim.
“The lucky thing is that we guard Green Lake and Lake Washington beaches. They all are not that far from each other — we are blessed in beaches here,” Schulkin said. “So hopefully, folks can find their way to the next nearest beach.”
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