A shortage in trained lifeguards has caused Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) to close the popular swimming beach at Seward Park indefinitely.
The park was chosen based on “equity considerations, geographic distribution, and proximity to other open beaches,” according to the department.
“At the beginning of summer, SPR had sufficient staffing to maintain 8 swimming beaches, but we are currently unable to do so due to a higher-than-normal staff attrition rate, as well as a higher percentage of inexperienced staff resulting from impacts from the pandemic last year when many aquatics facilities were closed, and most hiring was put on hold,” wrote Seattle Parks on their blog Tuesday.
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