Warwick District Councillors have approved plans to refurbish the paddling pool in Victoria Park, Leamington Spa and St Nicholas Park, Warwick.  Read the Cabinet report for Refurbishment and Improvement to Existing Paddling Pools and the subsequent cabinet report.  Also, to proceed with the project at St Nicholas Park, Warwick will replace and improve the paddling pool within the park.

Work set to begin - February 2025

We are pleased to inform you that the preparation for the refurbishment of both paddling pools has begun, and we are aiming to ensure that both pools will be back for 2025. 

Our appointed contractors are ready to begin the work of removing the existing paddling pool shell and installing the new paddling pool, water cleaning apparatus and new play features with the aim of being ready for opening this spring.

Please be aware this will mean works being carried out in the centre of the park and whilst we are working with the contractors to limit the impact for park users it is likely to mean construction noise and traffic will happen and continue until the pools are ready for opening.

There are still a few details to be finalised, but we will be able to show the final designs soon.

Why is work starting now when the pools have been closed all winter?

The design and procurement of the new paddling pools has not been without its challenges. We have worked with a water play specialist to ensure that the design and specification of these pools is right for the amount of people that will be using them, and is sympathetic to the parks they are situated in.

All of this has taken time which we appreciate will impact on usage of the pools in late Spring, however this ensures that when they are ready to open, they are fit for purpose.