According to the Center of Disease Control there are over 3,500 drownings each year in the United States. Of those drownings, 25% are under the age of 14. Murfreesboro Parks & Rec. offers swim lessons for children ages 5-12 years of age.

Classes are based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program and taught by certified Water Safety instructors. For more information on swim lessons call Sports*Com at 895-5040 or Patterson Park Community Center at 8?93-7439.?