Kids swim in the pool at Hippach Field on Tuesday, July 11. Farmington Parks and Recreation offers free swimming Monday through Thursday from 3 to 4:45 p.m. until Thursday, Aug. 17. Brian Ponce/Franklin Journal

Benjamin Ladd, center, watches over the kids while they swim and do other activities at Hippach Field on Thursday, July 11. Ladd also coaches ultimate frisbee for Farmington Parks and Rec department and UMF. Brian Ponce/Franklin Journal