Beavermead Park Beach to Host Drowning Prevention Event This Friday

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A drowning prevention education event is taking place at Beavermead Park Beach this Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to mark National Drowning Prevention Week.  

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

National Drowning Prevention Week runs from July 21 to July 26. City Hall will be lit up in blue to raise awareness about water safety and drowning prevention throughout the week.  

The event at Beavermead Park Beach features interactive displays, information on obtaining a Basic First Aid certificate, an opportunity to try on a lifejacket, prizes, games, and activities focusing on water safety, as well as a chance to meet Buddy the Lifeguard Dog Mascot. 

The event is run in partnership between the City of Peterborough, Trent University, Fleming College, Balsillie Family YMCA, Lifesaving Society Ontario Peterborough, the Ontario Provincial Police, Peterborough Fire Services, Peterborough Police Service, Peterborough County-City Paramedics and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. 

Other events will take place across the City throughout the week, including pop-up information booths at Fleming College, Trent University and the Balsillie Family YMCA.  

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An Accessibility Mat Has Been Installed At Beavermead Beach

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The City of Peterborough, along with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, have announced the installation of a beach access mat at Beavermead Beach (2011 Ashburnham Drive).

The access mat is designed to enhance accessibility at the beach. The mat provides a walkway across the sand, allowing for easier access to the water for everyone—including people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids, as well as parents with strollers.

A ribbon cutting will take place on Friday (August 25th) at 3 p.m. at Beavermead Beach. The public are invited out to the ribbon cutting to celebrate the community's continued commitment to accessibility.

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