![]() In 1969, the Parks Department waived height and weight requirements and recruited its first female lifeguards. ![]() Urban legend has it that during World War II, a Parks official, facing lifeguard shortages, circulated an internal memorandum asking whether trained dolphins might be recruited to fill the staffing gap.ĭuring the era of Commissioner Moses, Parks developed a rigorous lifeguard training program that continues to this day. Lifeguards are a necessity, and each year Parks staffs its beaches with nearly 1,200 lifeguards who watch over the busy city waters. ![]() ![]() Beach safety isn't only about cleaning the water and shorefront.
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