Should you notice David Hasselhoff kicking up sand in slow-motion this weekend — possibly sporting a parka over skintight red trunks — try not to panic. Starting Saturday, lifeguards all around Seattle will take to their posts as beach season officially opens — along with Seattle Parks wading pools — (cue the disclaimer) weather permitting.

Lifeguards will be posted noon-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Aug. 26 at East Green Lake, Magnuson, Madrona and Pritchard Beach parks and through Sept. 3 at Matthews, Madison, Mount Baker, Seward and West Green Lake beaches.

As for wading pools, pick a warm day, any day, and head for Green Lake, Lincoln, Magnuson, Van Asselt or Volunteer park, or three days a week at 10 other locations. (For details, check the hotline, updated daily, at 206-684-7796.)

More information: www.seattle.gov/parks/beaches.asp and www.seattle.gov/parks/Aquatics/wadingpools.htm.

Sandy Dunham, Seattle Times features staff