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).

Register Here!

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

7 Tips to Prevent Drowning from Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital:

1. Learn how to swim and teach your child how to swim.
2. Take a CPR class for kids and adults www.redcross.com (on-line classes available)
3. Install layers of protection, including four-sided pool fence (>4ft tall) with a self-closing, self-latching gate that is not climbable.
4. Install a door alarm from the house to the pool.
5. Ensure any pool and spa you use has drain covers that comply with federal safety standards and teach children to stay away from drains.
6. NEVER leave child unattended in or near water and ALWAYS designate a “Water Watcher”.
7. Keep scrolling and phone time to a minimum with children in and near the water.