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Pool season in D.C. is officially underway!
Friday afternoon, at the Randall Pool in Southwest D.C. to kick off Memorial Day weekend with a splash.
The mayor was on hand to test the waters鈥攍iterally鈥攋umping in with kids for a ceremonial splash at a fun-filled family event that featured food, arts and crafts, a bounce house, and of course, the water.
The event was also meant to , a District program to expand access to recreational programs, activities and events throughout the city. It’s an initiative that Bowser is very proud of.
鈥淭hat includes 13,000 summer camp slots, more than 10,000 [Summer Youth Employment Program] slots, splash pads and parks and recreation centers for the whole family,” Bowser told 蜜桃视频app.
Mayor Bowser also added that D.C. plans to continue its investment into public spaces to make them a featured attraction where families feel safe.
鈥淲e hope that people come out and enjoy them,” she said. “We continue to make investments in the buildings, but also into the lighting and security around each of them.鈥�
Starting Saturday, May 27,
