Chandler Fights Drowning, Opens Pools May 22 | The Locally Times
City teams go door-to-door May 2 for Water Safety Month; all six pools open May 22 for summer fun and relief.
As summer temperatures loom, Chandler is launching a critical door-to-door water safety initiative on May 2 and opening all six of its public pools on May 22. These efforts, detailed in the City of Chandler's April 3 CityScope publication, see the Aquatics, Fire, and Police departments collaborating to distribute essential drowning prevention information to households throughout May, officially recognized as Water Safety Month. ## Water Safety Initiatives Underway May is designated Water Safety Month in Chandler, a key reminder that drownings are preventable. The city has scheduled its annual Water Safety Walk for Saturday, May 2. During this event, personnel from Chandler Aquatics, Fire, and Police departments will collaborate to deliver key water safety information directly to Chandler households. Residents are also invited to volunteer for this initiative, aiming to boost community awareness and prevent water-related incidents. The city's guidance highlights the ABCs of water safety: ensuring Adult Supervision, implementing Barriers around water, and participating in Classes, such as CPR and swim lessons. ## City Pools Ready for Summer Season Chandler's six public pools and aquatic centers are set to open for regular summer hours on May 22, offering much-needed recreational opportunities as temperatures rise. The facilities include Arrowhead Pool at 1475 W. Erie St., Desert Oasis Aquatic Center at 1400 W. Summit Place, Folley Pool at 600 E. Fairview St., Hamilton Aquatic Center at 3838 S. Arizona Ave., Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center at 5901 S. Hillcrest Drive, and Nozomi Aquatic Center at 250 S. Kyrene Road. For further details on operating hours and programs, residents can contact the city at 480-782-2727. ## Community Preparedness Advisories Beyond water safety and aquatic fun, Chandler also issues important advisories for property maintenance and seasonal wildlife as warmer weather settles in. The Chandler Property Maintenance ordinance mandates that property owners maintain their entire premises, encompassing areas between property lines and streets, and extending to the center of alleys. This ordinance specifically requires properties to be free from uncontrolled, unmaintained, or overgrown grass and weeds. Additionally, vegetation must not obstruct public rights-of-way, such as streets, sidewalks, signs, fire hydrants, and traffic signals. Tree limbs must be maintained at a minimum height of 15 feet above public streets or alleyways and 8 feet above public sidewalks. Residents can leverage Neighborhood Programs, including a Tool Lending Program, or report code violations via the Public Stuff mobile app or by calling 480-782-4320. The Chandler Fire Department further advises residents to leave bees undisturbed unless they pose an immediate threat. Bees are sensitive to noise and typically relocate within 24 hours. The city will assume responsibility for bee removal only if insects are located in city-owned water meter boxes, water valve boxes, or around fire hydrants. For other situations, residents are advised to contact a beekeeper or exterminator if bees remain in an area for an extended period.