Free public swimming to return on June 21

The Community Services Department will kick off free public swimming at Pearson Park pool with a party at noon June 21. The party will feature Anaheim firefighters, pool lifeguards and CPR demonstrations. Drowning prevention information also will be available. Swim sessions will begin June 22 and run through Sept. 28. Hours are noon to 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday public swim sessions will be held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 23, through Aug.15. The city also offers swim lessons at three locations: Pearson Park Pool, 400 N. Harbor Blvd., Canyon High School Pool, 229 S. Imperial Highway, and Loara High School Pool, 1765 W. Cerritos Ave. Classes begin June 23 and will continue through Aug. IS or Sept. 12, depending on location. For more information on swimming lessons or to register for classes, call 765-5130. The city will be accepting mail-in registration for summer aquatics classes beginning Monday by phone with a major credit card. To register, call 765-5130 or fax to 765-5223 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Registration forms can be found in the Anaheim Magazine, which is available at city libraries and community centers. In addition, the magazine is now available in a view-and-print format on-line at www.anaheim.net. Walk-in registration for the summer aquatic classes will be accepted on the first Monday through Wednesday of every session at each pool site. Walk-in registration at City Hall will be available after June 7. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information call 765-5191. Mayor Curt Pringle prepares to cut the ribbon o CHRISTOPHER WAGNER. For the Anaheim Bulletin _ Betsy Ross Park, Anaheim's 46th park during a dedication ceremony on Saturday. Residents of the area around the park worked for more than 10 years to have the facility developed. They still are pushing for an expanded park, including a community center. The city is negotiating with the owners of adjacent properties to expand the size of the athletic field and build more parking. The park now includes a playground, gazebo, two basketball courts and a lighted athletic field. The park is at 1280 W. Santa Ana St. The festivities included a performance by the Anaheim High.