With summer coming to an end and lifeguard staff going back to school, the Parks and Recreation Department is short staffed and will not have life guards at Groveland Beach starting Monday, Aug. 24 for the remainder of the summer.

The beach is still open, however it will not be guarded. Luther Burbank Beach will remain to be guarded through Labor Day. Contact Recreation Supervisor Ryan Daly at 206-275-7864 or ryan.daly@mercergov.org with questions.