Coronavirus

National lockdown rules apply in Harlow. You must not leave, or be outside of your home except where necessary. You can now access community testing in Harlow to find out if you might have the virus without symptoms.

Paddling pools

We have 5 free-to-use outdoor paddling pools and one splash park in Harlow. These are all now closed until next year. 

There are no toilets on site at the paddling pools and splash park.

Status

Table
Paddling pool status
Paddling pool Status
Bush Fair Closed
Norman Booth Closed
Potter Street Closed
Staple Tye Closed
Sumners Closed
Town Park Closed

Locations

Sumners paddling pool

Sumners paddling pool

Staple Tye paddling pool

Staple Tye paddling pool

Norman Booth paddling pool

Norman Booth paddling pool

Town Park paddling pool

Town Park paddling pool

Potter Street splash park

Potter Street splash park

Bush Fair paddling pool

Bush Fair paddling pool

Safety

We do not have lifeguards at the pools. We usually have staff on duty to monitor the water quality and report any problems. 

Our staff are trained how to deal with an emergency situation but this does not include administering first aid. Staff have access to a small supply of plasters and antiseptic wipes only, which can be given to the parent of the child to administer.

We have to drain the pools from time to time to make sure they are kept clean. 

Please make sure any children under 8 are accompanied by an adult.

You cannot take bikes, dogs or glass into the pool area.