Pre-Register for Water Safety Family Fun Day!

Swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, especially here in Florida. But it’s important to know how to be safe while you’re in the water. Cox Media Group Miami proudly welcomes you to Water Safety Awareness Day, presented by Florida Department of Health and the Children’s Services Council.

Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Lagoon at Castaway Island Water Park (located within T.Y. Park.) for this free family-friendly event that will educate parents, caregivers and children about safer practices around water and drowning prevention tools. Participants will receive hands-on education through interactive demonstrations in and out of the water with a fun friendly environment full of food trucks, activations, photo ops with characters, live music, giveaways and more!

Water Safety Awareness Day will be hosted by our Cox Media Group Miami family, HITS 97.3, EASY 93.1, HOT 105 and 99JAMZ!

Free Park admission for the FIRST 100 cars (first come, first serve) and then it’s $3.00/per vehicle (for 8 or fewer persons).

Cox Media Group Miami Presents: Water Safety Awareness Day

Saturday, May 10th, 2025
9a.m. – 12p.m.
The Lagoon at Castaway Island Water Park (located within T.Y. Park.)
3300 N Park Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021

Special Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Florida Department of Health in Broward County - Water Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility.
Children’s Services Council of Broward County - Our Focus Is Our Children!
Florida Power & Light Company - FPL strives to enhance the quality of life for children and families in South Florida – powering stronger communities.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Goya - If it’s Goya… it has to be good! Join our community on social media, @goyafoods.
Embrace Girls Foundation
Ken Roland International

Swimming Safety Tips to Live By:
Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.
Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone.
Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a child’s life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water.
Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone.
Maintain constant supervision.
Make sure everyone in your family learns to swim well. Enroll in age-appropriate Red Cross water orientation and learn-to-swim courses.
If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time.
Avoid distractions when supervising children around water.
If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability.
Have appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, life jackets and a first aid kit.
Know how and when to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
Protect your skin. Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15.
Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them.