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Jacksonville District 1 official highlights parks upgrades, free swim lessons and push to hire 375 lifeguards
Summary
District officials and Parks & Recreation staff updated residents on pool openings, free swim lessons, lifeguard hiring and park renovations in Arlington, including Victory Park and Blue Cypress projects and planned park cameras.
Daryl Joseph, a Parks and Recreation Department staff member, told an Arlington town-hall audience that the city is recruiting for the summer season and “we we look to hire 375 lifeguards each summer for our 29 plus pools.” He said training is provided at no cost to participants and that the department is offering free swim lessons intended to increase youth swim skills and future lifeguard eligibility.
The Councilman for District 1 (host) framed the session as an update on neighborhood projects and said staff would take residents’ questions after presentations. Joseph outlined pool-related programs and logistics: four…
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