WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita Park and Recreation was given 600 life jackets on Wednesday by Secure Children Wichita Space, an area coalition led by Through Christi Well being.

The life jackets have been offered by the Coleman Firm, who gave them to Secure Children Wichita Space with the request they have been put to good use.

“This donation will assist us as we work to make sure water security and coaching for anybody in our group who wants it,” Wichita Park and Recreation Director Troy Houtman mentioned. “Plus, having the ability to hand out life jackets will assist us encourage recreation on the river, at OJ Watson Park, and different pure waterways, which we at all times encourage carrying a life jacket on, no matter swimming ability degree.”

Wichita Park and Recreation operates six public swimming pools and intend to make use of the life jackets of their aquatics applications, which supply greater than 300 swim lessons over the summer season along with different programming.

For extra details about the aquatics program at Wichita Park and Recreation facilities, you may go to their web site by clicking right here.