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June 27, 2025 -- The Lackawanna County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a series of Water Fun and Safety events throughout July.

Paul Bechtel, director of parks and recreation, released the following schedule:

Tuesday, July 8 -- Merli Sarnoski Park, Greenfield Twp.
Tuesday, July 15 -- Covington Park, Covington Twp.
Tuesday, July 22 -- McDade Park, Scranton/Taylor
Tuesday, July 29 -- Aylesworth Park, Archbald

The programs will run from noon to 2 p.m. each day.

Each safety event will take place after the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department's weekly Art in the Park event, which begins at 10 a.m.

Tents will be set up near the water to provide shade, and cold water and other beverages will be available to keep everyone hydrated and refreshed. To ensure safety, county lifeguards will be on hand. Local partners, including Wild Wellness NEPA and Brewster Safety, also will participate, Bechtel said.

Instructors will teach proper swimming techniques. And the event will offer instruction on safety requirements for kayaking and paddleboarding, Bechtel said the event will be a reminder or an introduction to boating safety.