Derby City Council is delighted to announce that the popular paddling pool at Markeaton Park will open on Saturday 24 May.
Families will once again be able to enjoy the free facility, which is located within the popular Mundy Place Centre. The pool has been fully resurfaced to address previous deterioration in its condition.
The pool could not be opened last year due to unforeseen technical issues encountered by contractors during the resurfacing process, exacerbated by prolonged wet weather.
The Council has worked closely with the contractors to ensure the pool is ready to welcome visitors for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, marking the start of its usual summer season. It will be open daily from 10:30am until 4pm until 7 September.
Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Streetpride, Public Safety and Leisure, said:
We know how incredibly popular the paddling pool is, and we’re absolutely delighted that it will be open for its usual season this year. We shared everyone’s disappointment that the pool couldn't open last year due to the unforeseen setbacks during the essential resurfacing work.
Our teams have worked diligently with the contractor to ensure the pool is safe and ready for everyone to enjoy this year.
To keep everyone safe, the pool’s water quality will be monitored throughout the day. If a high number of visitors affects the water, temporary fencing may be used to limit pool access until the quality is back to normal.
Markeaton ParkOpens in new tab is Derby’s most visited park and has a host of attractions to keep visitors entertained, including picturesque parkland and walking trails, sports facilities, the Tree House Trek high ropes course and the popular Craft Village and Orangery Café. During the school holidays, families can enjoy bouncy castles, electric cars, canoes, mini golf and fairground rides at Mundy Play Centre, plus the Famous Trains model railway.
The Water Play area at Chaddesden ParkOpens in new tab will also be open as usual for the summer season. It reopens on Saturday as scheduled, from midday until 5pm at weekends and during the school holidays (weather permitting), until early September. Like the paddling pool, user numbers may need to be managed during busy periods to ensure safety and water quality.
You can find out more about what’s on offer at Derby’s parksOpens in new tab on the InDerby website.