Water Safety

Water safety tips and lifejacket fitting guidelines

1. NEVER swim alone!
2. Always use a life jacket if you will be in a boat or in the water.
3. Life jacket size/weight must be correct for the person.
4. Life jacket must FIT SNUGLY. When arms are lifted the life jacket should not lift up to the chin.
5. All jacket straps, zippers, and ties must be fastened.
6. Tuck in any loose straps to avoid getting hung-up.
7. Always have one wearable life jacket for EACH PERSON in your boat.
8. Keep children in life jackets AT ALL TIMES when in a boat.
9. Life jackets are NOT BABYSITTERS. Never leave a child alone near water.

Life Jacket Loaner Program:

The life jacket loaner program currently consists of six live jacket loaner cabinets at various locations in Snohomish County.  The cabinets are open and available for both kids and adults from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.  Life jackets are checked out and must be returned by the end of each day.  There are directions on each cabinet explaining how to size and fit your child into a life jacket.  Waivers and checkout forms are available on the cabinets.  Both forms must be signed and placed in the check out box to use a life jacket.

Life Jacket Loaner Cabinet Locations:

The following parks have a life jacket loaner station.  The life jackets may be checked out at no charge.  They must be returned by the end of the day.

Kayak Point Park - Stanwood
15610 Marine Drive
Stanwood, 98292

Martha Lake Park - Lynnwood
16300 E. Shore Drive
Lynnwood, 98037

Ross Lake
Snohomish

Silver Lake Park - Everett
11405 Silver Lake Road
Everett, 98208

Twin Lakes Park - Marysville
16324 Twin Lakes
Arlington, 98223

Wyatt Park - Lake Stevens
10508 Chapel Hill Road
Lake Stevens, 98258

Check life jackets out at the following fire departments:  Marysville, Monroe, Gold Bar & Index