Who: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
The American Red Cross
Local and State Officials
New York State Department of Health
National Swimming Pool Foundation
Northeast Spa and Pool Association Foundation
What: Announcing the statewide expansion of the NYS Parks Learn-to-Swim Program.
Photo opportunities of children taking part in swimming class in the park’s pool.
When: 9:30 AM, Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
Where: Keewaydin State Park
46165 NYS Route 12
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
The program, now in its fourth year, is offered through a partnership among the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the American Red Cross; the National Swimming Pool Foundation; the Northeast Spa and Pool Association Foundation and the New York State Department of Health.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 65 million people annually. A recent study found that New York State Parks generates $1.9 billion in economic activity annually and supports 20,000 jobs. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com, connect on Facebook, or follow on Twitter.
