Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Lake Mead National Recreation Area is encouraging people to recreate responsibly this Labor Day Weekend by leaving their pool toys at home.
In the interest of visitor safety, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area prohibits the use of inflatable and non-inflatable devices used in pools. This prohibition includes small pool toys such as inflatable armbands (water wings), beach balls and pool noodles.
“Due to the numerous drownings and rescue operations required, inflatable pool toys are now prohibited at Lake Mead National Recreation Area,” said Acting Superintendent Randy LaVasseur. “Leave them in the pool where they belong. The weather conditions at Lake Mead can change quickly, putting visitors lives in danger. The safety and health of National Park Service employees, visitors, partners, volunteers, and resources is our top priority.”
The use of water-based recreation items used for attaching to or towing behind a vessel are not included.
Additionally, inflatable kayaks, paddle boards, kite boards and float tubes which fall under the United States Coast Guard definition of a vessel are also not included. Park officials issued a reminder that visitors are required to wear a USCG approved personal floatation devices (life vests, jackets) while using these vessels and on water-based recreation items attached to or towed behind a vessel.