Free summer fun for families in Harrogate district after refurbishments to three paddling pools
Knaresborough families can cool off this summer after the final programme of repairs and improvements were made at the town’s paddling pool.
The pool at Bebra Gardens had been closed after issues were identified during routine maintenance checks.
Following extensive surveys by North Yorkshire Council, the pool’s paint was stripped and the surface treated before a new coating was applied, and checks have also been carried out on the draining systems.
As a result, the pool has been open to the public since Thursday, July 23.
The area’s three paddling pools have now all been reopened after a series of upgrades by the council’s team.
The paddling pool in Borrage Green in Ripon opened last week, which required the same treatment.
Another in Valley Gardens in Harrogate opened last month after being fully repainted, and a survey of the drainage system carried out.
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for highways and transport, Coun Malcolm Taylor, whose responsibilities include parks and grounds, said: “We would once again like to thank families for their continued patience while essential refurbishments have been carried out to the three paddling pools.
“It has been a complicated process, with our teams working around the clock to open them as quickly as possible.
“With the summer holidays in full swing, we hope families visit the sites and cool off when the hot temperatures hit.”
The paddling pools will be open daily until the Friday of the first week back at school in September.
More information at: www.northyorks.gov.uk/games-in-parks