Raleigh Parks: public pools around Raleigh

I was interested in visiting and reviewing some of Raleigh's fine public pools.  Then I remembered my friend Kris probably already had done the same thing on her Raleigh parks blog.  Lo and behold she had! I've been given permission to compile her reviews and visits to share with you.


photo by K.Montgomery raleighparks.org

4th of July fun at the lake

Our family visited my mother-in-law at Smith Mountain Lake.  It was a gorgeous weekend, not too hot or humid.  My parents visited the lake house from Richmond for some extra family time.

My dad took Julia to the dock to try and catch some fish.  They had a lot of success catching bluegills with some worms.  I managed to catch a cute moment on my phone.

Water safety: beyond the pool

The pool is not the only aquatic environment our children are exposed to in the summer.  We have to be cautious anywhere a child could potentially drown and take precautions to prevent accidents.  My goal is not to scare your family away from the water, just shed some light on some hazards.   Let's take a look at the obvious and not so obvious situations.