Crouch End lido reopens just in time for heatwave

The popular Lido at Park Road Leisure Centre reopen on Friday after the completion of essential maintenance work

Park Road Lido (credit Haringey Council)

Park Road Lido in Crouch End reopened last Friday (27th) – just in time for this week’s heatwave.

The 96-year-old open air pool welcomed back swimmers following short ten-day break for maintenance and essential works.

Improvements include the replacement of ageing pool pumps and pipework which had approached the end of their life cycle, along with new pool covers.

Haringey Council says both measures will lead to a saving of over £35,000 in the running costs of the lido and reduce the overall carbon emissions from its operation.

Emily Arkell, the council’s cabinet member for culture and leisure, said: “We’re delighted that the lido will be re-opening on schedule, with residents now benefitting from this newly renovated provision during peak season.

“We cannot wait to welcome our residents back to the lido, which we know means so much to them. It’s a vital component in supporting their mental health and physical wellbeing.

“By investing in these essential improvements to the lido and other facilities such as the teaching pool, we’re underlining our commitment to ensure Park Road Leisure Centre continues to thrive as a community hub now and in the future.

“Further upgrades will be taking place at Park Road – and across our entire leisure provision – in the days, weeks and months ahead and we’re sure residents will begin to notice a marked improvement in terms of user experience accordingly as a result.”

Some areas around Park Road Lido will remain cordoned off while the preparatory works for the pool covers are finalised this week ahead of their installation on Thursday (3rd).

The lido will also be closed to the general public from 1.30pm on Sunday, 13th July, as Haringey Aquatics Club holds a special event to recognise Paul Doyle, who is leaving after many years as their head coach, as well as an awards ceremony.

Book an outdoor swimming session at Park Road Lido:
Visit haringey.gov.uk/leisure-parks-culture/leisure-centres/park-road-leisure-centre-lido/activities-park-road/pool-activities-swimming-lessons-park-road

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