PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZJordan Gimbor and her son Jaxson Miller, of Bethlehem, are well equipped to enjoy their time together on a sunny afternoon July 16 at Coplay Borough’s Parkway Pool, 2 Keefer St.

Keeping the pool safe is lifeguard Zach Kresge, of Coplay. This is his first year as a lifeguard, keeping watch over the swimmers.

Coplay resident Jesse Riddick makes a splash while learning to swim with the help from his dad.

Tony Valek, of Allentown, soaks up some sun poolside as his method of relaxation.

Irie Johnson, of Coplay, braves the waves of the Coplay pool as her way of keeping cool.

Jan Marsch (left), of Coplay, and her friend Yvonne Arey, of Northampton, use their pool noodles to enjoy some afternoon float time and conversation.

Bethlehem resident Gianna Brandon swims her way across the pool as her way of beating the summer heat.

Bill Choinski, of Coplay, performs his exercise routine of doing an hour of breaststrokes.