SPLISH SPLASH! A Reading institution is preparing to reopen in time for summer, just in time for the half-term break.
On Saturday, Christchurch Meadows’ paddling pool will welcome families once again.
Reading Borough Council says the popular pool has been thoroughly cleaned and resealed in preparation for the new season.
It will be open daily, from 11am to 5pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on weekends. During school holidays, it will be open 10am to 6pm seven days a week.
The final day of this year’s season will be Sunday, September 3.
The paddling pool is popular with families, and is next to the play area. Admission is free.
Cllr Adele Barnett-Ward, Reading’s Lead Councillor for Leisure and Culture, said: “We are pulling out all the stops to get the Christchurch Meadows paddling pool open in time for the start of half-term on Saturday, May 27.
“We had some disappointing interruptions to operation last year so in preparation for the summer season 2023 we have carried out additional refurbishment and arranged for our leisure partners and pool specialists GLL to operate the pool.
“The paddling pool will be open daily and remains free to use so we are all set for summer fun. All we need now is some sunshine.”
For more details, log on to: www.reading.gov.uk/parks
