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No matter your confidence in and around the water, ensure you are prepared be following the safety advice below.</p><p>Swimming is <strong>prohibited</strong> in <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/molonglo-river-reserve">Molonglo River Reserve</a>, <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/googong-foreshores">Googong Foreshores</a>, <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/jerrabomberra-wetlands-nature-reserve">Jerrabomberra Wetlands</a>, <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/lower-cotter-catchment-reserve">Lower Cotter Catchment</a>, and the Cotter catchment within <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/namadgi-national-park">Namadgi National Park</a>/<a href="https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/bimberi-nature-reserve">Bimberi</a>.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uikit-accordion uikit-accordion--parks"> <a href="#" title="Stay safe" class="uikit-accordion__title js-uikit-accordion accordion-toggle uikit-accordion--closed" aria-controls="accordion-1899828" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false">Stay safe</a> <div class="uikit-accordion__body uikit-accordion--closed" aria-hidden="true" id="accordion-1899828" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="uikit-accordion__body-wrapper"> <div id="" class="row parks-band parks-band--white "> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6">Stay safe</h2>  <section class="parks-section parks-section--2-col"> <p><strong>Let someone know before you go and avoid going alone: </strong></p><ul><li>Tell a responsible person where you are going, when you plan to return, and what to do if you are late.</li><li>Always closely supervise children who are in or near the water.</li></ul><p><strong>Know your limits: </strong></p><ul><li>Consider your swimming ability and endurance before visiting our waterways. If you are unsure, stay safe by not swimming and staying away from the water’s edge.</li><li>Always wear a lifejacket when boating and fishing.</li><li>Pack clothing for all weather conditions alongside extra food and water.</li></ul><p><strong>Understand the dangers: </strong></p><ul><li>Water depth in rivers can change suddenly, rocks and logs may be hidden, surfaces can be slippery, and currents may be stronger than they appear.</li><li>In case of submerged rocks or logs, enter the water carefully and avoid diving.</li><li>Check the weather conditions and be prepared for changes regardless of the forecast.</li><li>Do not enter the water if signs advise of hazards and never enter the water in times of flood.</li><li>Do not consume alcohol if you are planning on entering the water or need to supervise children who are in or near the water.</li></ul><p><strong>Be prepared for an emergency: </strong></p><ul><li>Take a first aid kit and ensure people in your group are trained to use it.</li><li>Carry multiple means of communication, including waterproof options if you are boating or fishing.</li><li>Many of our waterways don’t have <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/mobile-reception">mobile reception</a>. Reconsider entering the water if you don’t have reception.</li><li>In an emergency, call 000.</li><li>Locate and keep a look out for emergency phones near remote waterways in case you do not have good reception.</li></ul><p>For more safety advice in our parks and reserves, <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/safety">visit the safety page</a>.</p><p><img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/2334868/reduce-your-risk-around-waterways-600-x-400.jpg" alt="Reduce your risk around waterways - Illustration of swimmer in trouble" width="600" height="400" /></p> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uikit-accordion uikit-accordion--parks"> <a href="#" title="" class="uikit-accordion__title js-uikit-accordion accordion-toggle uikit-accordion--closed" aria-controls="accordion-1762206" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false">Find Swimming locations</a> <div class="uikit-accordion__body uikit-accordion--closed" aria-hidden="true" id="accordion-1762206" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="uikit-accordion__body-wrapper"> <div class="row parks-band parks-band--grey"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6">Find <span style="text-transform: lowercase;">Swimming</span> locations</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="parks-tiles"> <div class="parks-tiles__tile"> <img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0011/1892792/woods-reserve-campground-main.jpg"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/namadgi-national-park/woods-reserve"> <div class="parks-tiles__content"> <h3>Woods Reserve</h3> <p>A popular camping spot near Namadgi National Park</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="parks-tiles__tile"> <img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0011/1895474/Lake-G-main.jpg"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/urban-parks/john-knight-memorial-park"> <div class="parks-tiles__content"> <h3>John Knight Memorial Park</h3> <p>A recreational park on the foreshore of Lake Ginninderra</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="parks-tiles__tile"> <img src="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0008/1892420/Black-mountain-600x600.jpg"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park/urban-parks/black-mountain-peninsula-district-park"> <div class="parks-tiles__content"> <h3>Black Mountain Peninsula District Park</h3> <p>A large urban park on the water鈥檚 edge of Lake Burley Griffin</p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="parks-section__footer--center"> <a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-park?queries_activities_query_posted=1&queries_activities_query=Swimming">Find more Swimming locations</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="uikit-accordion uikit-accordion--parks"> <a href="#" title="More information" class="uikit-accordion__title js-uikit-accordion accordion-toggle uikit-accordion--closed" aria-controls="accordion-2319077" aria-expanded="false" aria-selected="false">More information</a> <div class="uikit-accordion__body uikit-accordion--closed" aria-hidden="true" id="accordion-2319077" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="uikit-accordion__body-wrapper"> <div id="" class="row parks-band parks-band--white "> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-article parks-image-fix"> <h2 class="parks-mt--6">More information</h2>  <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--left-col"> <p>If you notice any issues during your visit:</p><ul type="disc"><li>report maintenance issues to <a href="https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/contact-us">Access Canberra</a></li><li>report vandalism or other illegal activities to the police on <a href="tel:131444">131 444</a></li><li>in an emergency, call 000</li></ul> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6 parks-column no-padding"> <section class="parks-section parks-section--right-col"> <p>Find out about:</p><ul type="disc"><li><a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go">before you go</a></li><li><a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/before-you-go/safety">safety</a></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/contact-us">Contact us</a> for more information.</p> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="parks-footer row">  <footer class="parks-section uikit-footer uikit-footer-acknowledgement"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-offset-2"> <div class="parks-footer-acknowledgement"> <z class="act act-indigenous act-3x"></z> <div class="parks-footer-acknowledgement__content"> <h2><a href="https://www.parks.act.gov.au/admin/global/content/act-indigenous-protocol" target="_blank">Acknowledgement of Country</a></h2> <p>We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. 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