Swim season has officially arrived. That means lounging poolside with a book in one hand and a cool drink in the other — oh, wait, you have kids? You’ll need to slather chalky child-safe sunscreen ...

With the Fourth of July lurking around the corner, wading and inflatable pools will likely be of great use, especially as some beaches and community pools remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic ...

The wading pool at Shawnee Park in northwest Cedar Rapids was filled for the last time in 2000. Its spray pipe lasted only a few years more and was then turned off for good. The pool sat unused for 20 ...

On a warm Friday evening in July, Patterson Park was buzzing. Players filled the basketball courts, and kids took to the swings at the playground. Around 7 p.m., still in the daylight, about 11 kids, ...

FALL RIVER — Summer fun goes better with water — but what if kids can’t swim? The state Department of Conservation and Recreation can fix that for free. The DCR is offering free swimming lessons for ...