Public parks and leisure centres can contain swimming pools, paddling pools, model boat ponds and boating lakes. All of these are safe if you follow some essential rules:

• Never fool around in the water
• Go with someone who can swim well
• Stay within your depth
• Learn to swim and always watch out for those who cannot
• Do not retrieve model boats by wading in after them

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