Click here for street map. Swimming pools are an obvious spot for summer fun. So are the Valley's three water parks, five lakes and the Salt River. For many people, moving to Arizona is their first experience with pool ownership. Unfortunately, the availability of pools increases the risk of child drownings.
Tragedies can occur when children are left alone for even a few seconds.
Swimming lessons are a must, but they don't make a child drownproof. Always watch your children around water. Install an appropriate fence and self-latching gate. Keep the gate locked when you're not using the pool. Keep tables, chairs, ladders and toys away from fences.