Skating on the Lakes is Prohibited!
Please warn your family members that it is not safe to walk on the ice covered lakes in Kentlands and Lakelands. Do not try to rescue pets that have fallen through the ice. Call for assistance!
This following notice was distributed by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly.
The frozen lakes look inviting, but please do not attempt to play or skate on any lakes within Kentlands or Lakelands. The ice could give way and you would fall through to freezing water! If this were to happen, it could prove to be fatal before rescuers could reach the scene. Talk to your children about the extreme danger of playing on the ice or on the rocks surrounding the lakes.
Yes, the ice looks stable and inviting but please remember that our lake systems double as a storm drainage network. This means that the level of water under the ice may be lowering and it is never safe to walk out onto the lakes. The water is constantly moving under the ice, further contributing to a perilous environment and an adult can lose motor skills within a minute of being in freezing water.
If you see anyone skating or playing on the lakes, please call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 to report it.
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