By ELIZABETH MCKINLEY,
Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department Director

The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will have lifeguards on duty at both Pike and Center lakes this holiday weekend from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.

The last official day that the city parks department will have lifeguards at the beaches will be Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.  Swimmers can still enjoy Pike and Center Lake beaches after the Labor Day holiday.

For a safe swimming experience this holiday weekend, please observe city beach rules, and use good judgment when using the diving board and swimming from the piers. Children should never be left alone at or near the beach. Lifejackets are encouraged for non-swimmers.

Alcohol and dogs are not permitted at the beaches or in the parks.

For more information about Pike or Center Lake beaches, or our parks, please visit our city website at, www.warsaw.in.gov, or facebook.com/warsawparks, or e-mail us at [email protected].  Please call the Parks and Recreation Department from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at, 574-372-9554 if you have any questions.