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Ready for a Swim? Lifeguards on Duty at 3 Kirkland Beaches
The city of Kirkland added Juanita Beach to its roundup of public beaches with lifeguards starting today, July 1.
Lifeguards take to the water today, July 1, at Waverly, Houghton, and--ย this yearย for the first time--Juanita beaches in Kirkland.
The lifeguards are on duty from noon to 6 p.m. daily until Sept. 2.
Full details from the city follow:
Guarded Swimming Beaches
Lifeguards will be on duty July 1 -ย September 2, 2013.ย
Waverly Beach
Lifeguards:ย Monday-Sunday 12-6pmHoughton Beach Parkย -ย 5811 Lake Washington Blvdย There are shallow areas for small children,ย sunbathingย dock, floating platform andย a 50 yardย lap swimming lane.
Lifeguards: Monday-Sunday 12-6pm
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ย Juanita Beach Parkย - 9703 NE Juanita Drive
ย Juanita Beach provides an area completely enclosed by a "U" shaped dock with a sandy beach and shallow swimming area.Lifeguards:ย Monday-Sunday 12-6pm
* Lifeguards will be off-duty on inclement weather days or when air temperature isย below 65 degrees*
The benchmark for successfully passing the non-surf Open Water Swim Test requires a minimum of 25 yardsย crawlstroke with side breathing. Those demonstrating a weak stroke will not be permitted to go beyond the shallow water buoy line. Adults 18 years and older must remain within arm's reach ofย children under the age of 7.
Swimming along Kirkland shorelinesย shall be confined to restricted swimming areas as perย KMC 14.20.010
Day camps and groups larger than 15 peopleย are encouraged to contactย on-site staffย 48 hours in advance of anย intended visit.ย Call 425.587.3334
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