When the temperature soars, there’s nothing better than cooling down in a splash park or taking a dip in an open air swimming pool. Find all the best splash parks and outdoor pools in Hertfordshire and close by.
Splash Pads & Lidos in Hertfordshire
Hitchin Outdoor Pool
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A 50m outdoor swimming pool in Hitchin which opens from open from 28th May until 11th September 2022 with a late opening session on Thursdays until 7.30pm. They also have a smaller pool and play area perfect for younger kids.
Howard Park Splash Pad (Letchworth)
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Just 10 minutes walk from Letchworth town centre, the paddling pool and splash park are free to use and open during the summer months.
Bancroft Recreation Ground (Hitchin)
As well as a leafy park and play area suitable for younger kids, there’s also a popular splash pad.
Cassiobury Park Pools (Watford)
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Set in 190 acres of parkland in the heart of Watford, Cassiobury Park Pools boasts 3 state-of-the-art splash pads, water jets and fountains. There are also two new splash pools and the kids can even control the water flow. The facility also include changing and toilet facilities nearby.
Priory Memorial Gardens (Royston)
Facilities cater for all ages and provide a place for splash park fun during the summer months as well as toddler and junior play park.
Verulamium Park (St Albans)
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Booking in advance is required with 1 hour 45 minute sessions at St Alban’s splash pad in Verulamium Park.
Gadebridge Splash Park (Hemel Hempstead)
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Open from May to September, the splash park is run by Dacorum Borough Council and is free to use. It may be closed at any time due to weather, maintenance or other operational concerns so do check their facebook page in advance before visiting.
Avenue Park (Baldock)
A 10 minute walk from Baldock town centre, the splash pad at Avenue Park is open from May to September. Limited parking on site.
Letchworth Outdoor Pool
Letchworth Outdoor Pool is open from Saturday 28 May 2022, the season has been extended until Friday 30 September 2022.
Chesham Moor Gym & Swim (Buckinghamshire)
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The inflatable sessions at the outdoor pool just over the border into Bucks run in the summer months. Currently running on Saturdays 1.30pm-2.30pm. These sessions are for under 14s, who must be able to swim. Each session is one hour long – advance booking is essential. Over the summer holidays, they usually run two inflatable sessions per week
Dunstable Splash Park (Bedfordshire)
The splash park is secure with gates and big enough for young ones. There’s cafe was right next door and also access to toilets via a buggy and wheelchair friendly slope behind the cafe.
