SRP Offers Free Verano Sano Water Safety Events
Valley Wide Events an Opportunity for Swimming Lessons, CPR Demonstrations and More
With summer fast approaching, the need for water safety awareness and for people of all ages to stay vigilant and safe near water is especially high this time of year. That’s why SRP is launching Verano Sano, a series of free fun family events held at community pools across the Valley.
Beginning Saturday, May 6, at the Hamilton Aquatic Center in Chandler, Valley families can attend any of six water safety events where they can receive free swimming and CPR demonstrations. Participants also have the chance to receive free swimming lessons, life jackets and other valuable prizes.
“Unfortunately, the drowning rate in Arizona continues to be one of the highest in the nation,” said Rori Minor, Community Engagement Strategist for SRP. “Because SRP brings water to the Valley, we are committed to everyone’s safety around it. Verano Sano is a fun way for more people to learn about the basics of water safety.”
This Saturday’s event at the Hamilton Aquatic Center lasts from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and includes giveaways including free water safety coloring books, sunglasses, sunscreen, towels and more. After the festivities, families can stick around to enjoy a dive in movie at the pool. A full list of the Verano Sano events is available by visiting Special Offers, Discounts & Events (srpnet.com).
Event Schedule:
Sat. May 6 6-7:30 p.m. | Hamilton Aquatic Center 3838 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85248 |
Fri. May 12 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center | Salvation Army Kroc Ctr. 1375 E. Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040 |
Sat. May 27 12 - 3 p.m. Buckeye Aquatics | Buckeye Aquatics Center 207 N. 9th Street Buckeye, AZ 85326 |
Mon. May 29 12 -2 p.m. Peoria Aquatics | Peoria Pool 8501 W. Cholla Rd, Peoria, AZ 85345 |
Sat. June 3 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Mesa Aquatics - Pachanga en la Piscina | Carson Aquatic Complex 525 N. Westwood Mesa, AZ 85201 |
Sat. June 10 12 2 p.m. Gilbert Aquatics | Mesquite Aquatic Center 100 W Mesquite St, Gilbert, AZ 85233 |
In 2022, SRP supported the community with more than $4.5 million in monetary and in-kind contributions to over 300 non-profit organizations that support basic needs, arts and culture, education, environmental initiatives and civic engagement. SRP partners and participates in nearly 50 events around the Valley educating families on ways to stay safe around water and electricity.
SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving approximately 1.1 million customers. SRP provides water to about half of the Valley’s residents, delivering more than 244 billion gallons of water (750,000 acre-feet) each year, and manages a 13,000-square-mile watershed that includes an extensive system of reservoirs, wells, canals and irrigation laterals.