According to the Miami-Dade County Health Department, drowning is the leading cause of death to all residents ages 1-4, with children most commonly drowning in a residential swimming pool. The Florida Department of Health states that Florida loses more children under age five to drowning than any other state in the country.

“Swimming is a life-saving skill that needs to be offered to as many families with children as possible, especially considering our county’s close proximity to natural bodies of water and abundance of pools,” said Commissioner Martinez. “These swimming lessons at Tamiami Park will teach children how to be safe while having fun in the water.”

The swimming lessons will be offered to District 11 residents only.  To find out if you live in Commissioner Martinez’s district, visit www.miamidade.gov/commiss and click on the “Who is my Commissioner?” link in the left-hand navigation. For lesson times and additional information, please contact Tamiami Park at 305-223-7077.