The summer months are quickly approaching, bringing families to Jacksonville pools and beaches. In observance of Healthy and Safe Swimming Week (May 23 – 29) and the approaching Memorial Day holiday, Mayor Lenny Curry, to be joined by Councilman Garrett Dennis, will host a news conference announcing SPLASH Squad, a drowning prevention program led by the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services department. Designed to educate the public on safe swimming practices, SPLASH Squad provides free swimming lessons to eligible Duval County youth at 31 JAXParks pools throughout the city. City pools open this weekend through Labor Day.