City of Peterborough Marks National Drowning Prevention Week

Peterborough, ON – A drowning prevention education event is taking place at Beavermead Park Beach Friday, July 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to mark National Drowning Prevention Week.  

National Drowning Prevention week runs from July 21 to July 26. City Hall will be lit up in blue to raise awareness about water safety and drowning prevention throughout the week.  

The event at Beavermead Park Beach includes interactive displays, information on obtaining a Basic First Aid certificate, an opportunity to try on a lifejacket, prizes, games and activities focusing on water safety and a chance to meet Buddy the Lifeguard Dog Mascot. 

Beavermead Park is at 2011 Ashburnham Dr.  

The event is run in partnership between the City of Peterborough, Trent University, Fleming College, Balsillie Family YMCA, Lifesaving Society Ontario Peterborough, the Ontario Provincial Police, Peterborough Fire Services, Peterborough Police Service, Peterborough County-City Paramedics and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. 

Other events will take place across the City throughout the week, including pop-up information booths at Fleming College, Trent University and the Balsillie Family YMCA.  

More information on Drowning Prevention Week, including a full schedule of events, can be found at peterborough.ca/DPW2025.