Beaches Close After Busy Summer Season in Rishon LeZion
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Rishon LeZion's bathing season has ended after a summer that attracted millions of visitors to its beaches. The city maintained extensive services and continued its commitment to accessibility for people with disabilities, earning international recognition for its beaches.
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- Rishon LeZion's summer bathing season has concluded after attracting millions of visitors.
- Lifeguard services will be reduced to one station operating daily until the next season.
- Swimming is forbidden at beaches without active lifeguard services.
- The city invested in beach accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Rishon LeZion's beaches have received the international "Blue Flag" award nine times.
The summer bathing season has concluded in Rishon LeZion, following a period that saw millions of visitors flock to the city's beaches. Throughout the season, the beaches were equipped with six lifeguard stations, three first aid stations, and a police post, in addition to restrooms, showers, fitness facilities, and other amenities for beachgoers.
Starting Sunday, October 26, and until the opening of the 2027 bathing season, only lifeguard station number 3 will operate daily between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Swimming is strictly prohibited at beaches without active lifeguard services. Other departments within the Beaches and Lakes Administration will continue their regular operations.
The Rishon LeZion Municipality also continued its investment in making the beaches accessible to people with disabilities this year. Beaches number 1 (Blue Beach) and number 4 (Tel Yona) offer accessibility to the water's edge, and all six beaches were equipped with free-to-use aquatic accessibility carts. Additionally, the parking lot adjacent to the beach was upgraded with dozens of new disabled parking spaces.
Rishon LeZion's beaches are recognized as among the cleanest and most beautiful in Israel, having earned the international "Blue Flag" designation nine times. This award signifies adherence to strict standards in safety, cleanliness, accessibility, environmental quality, and maintenance.
Mayor Raz Kinastlich stated, "The bathing season ends after another summer in which Rishon LeZion's beaches were a focal point for the city's residents and many visitors from across the country. Throughout the year, we continue to invest in the beaches, accessibility, safety, and maintenance, to ensure they remain a pleasant and safe place to visit and enjoy. I thank all the employees of the Beaches and Lakes Administration and everyone who worked throughout the season for the bathers, and I wish us all a quiet and safe winter."
