Swim season starts Saturday but Presque Isle State Park still doesn't have enough lifeguards.

They'll have 20 lifeguards on staff, including on ATV's, but will need about 14 more to open all beaches, lifeguard manager Bob North said.  

Although forecasted storms might dampen crowds some, he still expects people to come to the beaches.

They've been getting equipment ready and will install the safe water marks Friday. 

  • Beach 3 (Barracks Beach) 12:00 Noon - 7:15 PM
  • Beach 6 (Lyons Beach) 12:00 Noon - 7:15 PM
  • Beach 8 (Pettinato Beach) 12:00 Noon - 7:15 PM
  • Beach 11 (Kohler Beach) 12:00 Noon - 7:15 PM

"If we had a full compliment of guards, we'd also be able to open Beach 1, Beach 7, Beach 9 and Beach 10," North said. 

Those interested in applying to an open lifeguard position can call (814) 833-0526.