Stratford Recreation Ground Paddling Pool

A free-to-use facility for young children to enjoy.

The paddling pool is now closed and will reopen on Wednesday 1 May 2024 (weather permitting).

The paddling pool may be drained for cleaning, repair or maintenance, a process that may take up to six hours, so please be mindful of this if you are planning a visit.

There is a strict monitoring regime at this paddling pool:

  • We check for broken glass three times a day.
  • We test chlorine levels three times a day, adjusting when necessary.
  • We clear litter from the site and empty the litter bins on a daily basis.

The address of this facility is:

The Recreation Ground
Swans Nest Lane
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 7LS

Advice to Keep You and Your Children Safe

  • The paddling pool is for the use of young children only.
  • Babies and children should not wear nappies in the paddling pool but can wear a purpose-made costume for swimming pool use.
  • All children inside the paddling pool enclosure must be accompanied by a responsible person who is in charge of the child at all times.
  • Take care: paddling pools can be hazardous. Water presents a risk of drowning and injuries can occur from hitting the hard surround.
  • Children should only be allowed to enter the paddling pool area when the gate is open. When the gate is closed, access is not permitted.

Important Information

  • The nearest public telephone is at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgeway, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6YX.
  • A first aid kit is also available at Stratford Leisure Centre.
  • A defibrillator is located at the side of the nearby Sports Pavilion.
  • Public toilets are located by the entrance to the play area.
  • No dogs; no glass/china; no diving; no running; no food or drink; no skateboards, rollerblades or BMXs.

To report an accident, fault or damage to the area, please contact Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Leisure Services team:

Contact: The Streetscene team

Last updated on 02/10/2023