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The Council manages a number of paddling pools in parks around Christchurch. Children need to be supervised at all times as there are no lifeguards. All pools have fully complying filtration systems.
Open dates
All Council paddling pools will reopen for the summer between the following dates.
21 October 2023 to 1 April 2024:
- Botanic Gardens
- New Brighton
- Scarborough
17 November 2023 to 1 April 2024:
- Abberley Park
- Avebury Park
- Edgar Macintosh Park
- Spencer Park
- Woodham Park
Paddling pools are not supervised by a lifeguard.