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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Where to make a splash in Hull this summer
As schools close for the summer, there are plenty of venues in Hull where families can stay cool and make a splash at the same time. Here is a list of outdoor swimming pools, splash parks and paddling pools in the city and whether they are currently open or closed. Albert Avenue lido This facility has had a £10.5m rebuild and includes a heated lido which has been refurbished for outdoor swimming. It also includes a water play area. Alderman Kneeshaw Park This park is home to a seasonal water play area. The council states this facility is open until the beginning of September from 10:00 to 17:00 BST. Bude Park The park includes a seasonal splash park. The council states this facility is open until the beginning of September from 10:00 to 17:00. East Park splash pad - closed The park includes a children's splash playground and a 43-jet splash park, as well as splash boats and swan boats. However, those wanting to cool down in the splash park will have to wait as it will not be open this summer after an inspection found "issues with the quality of the surface" which required a complete refurbishment, the council said. Ings Road Park The council says the Ings Road Park water play area is open daily during the school summer holidays from 10:00 to 17:00. Oak Road Park There is an outdoor paddling pool, which the council says is open daily during the summer holiday from 10:00 to 17:00. Pickering Park paddling pool - closed The pool closed in 2023 due to health and safety concerns and was due to reopen in time for this summer. However, the pool remains closed. West Park Dating back to 1885, this park also features seasonal water play and has a paddling pool which the council says is open until the beginning of September from 10:00 to 17:00. The council states the facilities are occasionally closed at short notice for maintenance. Safety advice The council advises children are to be supervised at all times Suitable swimming clothing is to be worn - swimming nappies, trunks, costumes No dogs are allowed in the pool or pool enclosure No food or drink is to be brought into the facility Glass bottles or glassware must not be brought into the pool enclosure No running in the pool area No skateboards, roller skates, bicycles or other such equipment Shallow paddling pools are not for swimming or diving Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices More on this story Lido and water play area to reopen for summer Frustration over 'lack of work' at paddling pool Related internet links Hull City Council
BBC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Paddling pools and splash parks open in Hull in summer 2025
As schools close for the summer, there are plenty of venues in Hull where families can stay cool and make a splash at the same is a list of outdoor swimming pools, splash parks and paddling pools in the city and whether they are currently open or closed. Albert Avenue lidoThis facility has had a £10.5m rebuild and includes a heated lido which has been refurbished for outdoor swimming. It also includes a water play Kneeshaw ParkThis park is home to a seasonal water play area. The council states this facility is open until the beginning of September from 10:00 to 17:00 Park The park includes a seasonal splash park. The council states this facility is open until the beginning of September from 10:00 to 17: Park splash pad - closedThe park includes a children's splash playground and a 43-jet splash park, as well as splash boats and swan those wanting to cool down in the splash park will have to wait as it will not be open this summer after an inspection found "issues with the quality of the surface" which required a complete refurbishment, the council Road ParkThe council says the Ings Road Park water play area is open daily during the school summer holidays from 10:00 to 17:00. Oak Road ParkThere is an outdoor paddling pool, which the council says is open daily during the summer holiday from 10:00 to 17: Park paddling pool - closedThe pool closed in 2023 due to health and safety concerns and was due to reopen in time for this summer. However, the pool remains ParkDating back to 1885, this park also features seasonal water play and has a paddling pool which the council says is open until the beginning of September from 10:00 to 17:00. The council states the facilities are occasionally closed at short notice for maintenance. Safety advice The council advises children are to be supervised at all times Suitable swimming clothing is to be worn - swimming nappies, trunks, costumes No dogs are allowed in the pool or pool enclosureNo food or drink is to be brought into the facilityGlass bottles or glassware must not be brought into the pool enclosureNo running in the pool areaNo skateboards, roller skates, bicycles or other such equipmentShallow paddling pools are not for swimming or diving Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Alderford Lake near Whitchurch temporarily shut after algae found
A lake in Shropshire that offers outdoor swimming, paddle sports and an aquapark has closed due to algae on the at Alderford Lake, near Whitchurch, said blue-green algae had blossomed "severely" overnight on said it had made the decision to lose the lake to all water activity and would be contacting people with bookings on Thursday and Friday."We're awaiting delivery of a treatment dose that typically works quickly," staff said on social media. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, leads to poor water quality and the production of harmful can harm people, causing rashes after skin contact and illnesses if swallowed, or can potentially kill wild animals, livestock and pets if ingested. Visual checks of the lake would be undertaken daily, bosses said, and a decision would be made about whether to open on Saturday by Friday at 17:00 BST."We will never put anyone's safety at risk. The lake will only reopen when we're confident it's safe to do so," they announcement comes in the midst of hot weather, which the Met Office expects will reach heatwave conditions across much of the UK."We know this is the last thing anyone wants heading into the weekend - including us," the social media post continued. "Thank you for your patience and understanding while our team works hard behind the scenes."On 7 and 8 June, the site suspended all water activities after algae levels reached the moderate warning threshold based on WHO were strongly advised against swimming, however those who chose to do so were required to sign a suspension remained in place until 17 lake also closed in June 2022 after algae was found in the water. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
