Hundreds came out park pools across the city on Friday, June 20 to attempt to set a record for the World's Largest Swimming Lesson, and to help spread the word that swimming lessons save lives. Check out these photos of this important event.
Following instructions at Avondale Park.
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Following instructions at Avondale Park.
Ready to take off at Eckhart Park.
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Ready to take off at Eckhart Park.
Instruction underway at Eckhart Park.
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Instruction underway at Eckhart Park.
One on one instruction at Ping Tom Park.
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One on one instruction at Ping Tom Park.
快播视频 Superintendetn Mike Kelly watches the lesson taking place at Ping Tom Park
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快播视频 Superintendent Mike Kelly watches the lesson taking place at Ping Tom Park.
Getting started at Ping Tom Park.
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Getting started at Ping Tom Park.
Getting the basics down at Portage Park
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Getting the basics down at Portage Park.
Participants kick board floating at Portage Park.
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Participants kick board floating at Portage Park.
Portage Park goggle check.
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Portage Park goggle check.
Side kicking fun at Portage Park.
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Side kicking fun at Portage Park.
Learning to float at River Park.
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Learning to float at River Park.
World's Largest Swimming Lesson group at River Park.
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World's Largest Swimming Lesson group at River Park.
Kicking away at Stanton Park.
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Kicking away at Stanton Park.
Instruction is well underway at Stanton Park.
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Instruction is well underway at Stanton Park.
One-on-one instruction at Stanton Park.
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One-on-one instruction at Stanton Park.
Enjoying the World's Largest Swimming Lesson at Welles Park.
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Enjoying the World's Largest Swimming Lesson at Welles Park.
Getting comfortable in the water at Welles Park.
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Getting comfortable in the water at Welles Park.
Ready to get in at Welles Park.
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Ready to get in at Welles Park.
Getting ready for the next exercise at Welles Park.
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Getting ready for the next exercise at Welles Park.
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Children receiving a swimming lesson at Washington Park
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Children receiving a swimming lesson at Washington Park
Getting comfortable in the water at Washington Park
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Getting comfortable in the water at Washington Park
A wonderful morning learning to swim at Washington Park
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A wonderful morning learning to swim at Washington Park
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CCommunity getting ready for a great swim lesson at Washington Refectory
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Community getting ready for a great swim lesson at Washington Refectory
Kids enjoying a great swim lesson at Washington Refectory
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Kids enjoying a great swim lesson at Washington Refectory
Following instructions at Avondale Park.
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Following instructions at Avondale Park.
Ready to take off at Eckhart Park.
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Ready to take off at Eckhart Park.
Instruction underway at Eckhart Park.
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Instruction underway at Eckhart Park.
One on one instruction at Ping Tom Park.
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One on one instruction at Ping Tom Park.
快播视频 Superintendetn Mike Kelly watches the lesson taking place at Ping Tom Park
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快播视频 Superintendent Mike Kelly watches the lesson taking place at Ping Tom Park.
Getting started at Ping Tom Park.
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Getting started at Ping Tom Park.
Getting the basics down at Portage Park
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Getting the basics down at Portage Park.
Participants kick board floating at Portage Park.
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Participants kick board floating at Portage Park.
Portage Park goggle check.
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Portage Park goggle check.
Side kicking fun at Portage Park.
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Side kicking fun at Portage Park.
Learning to float at River Park.
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Learning to float at River Park.
World's Largest Swimming Lesson group at River Park.
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World's Largest Swimming Lesson group at River Park.
Kicking away at Stanton Park.
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Kicking away at Stanton Park.
Instruction is well underway at Stanton Park.
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Instruction is well underway at Stanton Park.
One-on-one instruction at Stanton Park.
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One-on-one instruction at Stanton Park.
Enjoying the World's Largest Swimming Lesson at Welles Park.
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Enjoying the World's Largest Swimming Lesson at Welles Park.
Getting comfortable in the water at Welles Park.
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Getting comfortable in the water at Welles Park.
Ready to get in at Welles Park.
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Ready to get in at Welles Park.
Getting ready for the next exercise at Welles Park.
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Getting ready for the next exercise at Welles Park.
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Children receiving a swimming lesson at Washington Park
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Children receiving a swimming lesson at Washington Park
Getting comfortable in the water at Washington Park
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Getting comfortable in the water at Washington Park
A wonderful morning learning to swim at Washington Park
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A wonderful morning learning to swim at Washington Park
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CCommunity getting ready for a great swim lesson at Washington Refectory
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Community getting ready for a great swim lesson at Washington Refectory
Kids enjoying a great swim lesson at Washington Refectory
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Kids enjoying a great swim lesson at Washington Refectory