There are six paddling pools and two ‘splash pad’ water play areas in Merton's parks. All are free to use and are supervised and maintained throughout the opening period.
Map
Opening dates and times 2025
| Location | Opening dates | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Park splash pad | 16 June - 7 September | 10am - 5pm |
| Tamworth Recreation Ground splash pad | 16 June - 7 September | 10am - 5pm |
| Colliers Wood Recreation Ground paddling pool | 19 July - 7 September | 10am - 5pm |
| King George's Recreation Ground paddling pool | 19 July - 7 September | 10am - 5pm |
| Rowan Recreation Ground paddling pool | 19 July - 7 September | 10am - 5pm |
| Joseph Hood Recreation Ground paddling pool | 19 July - 7 September | 10am - 5pm |
| Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields paddling pool | 12 July - 7 September | 10am - 5pm |
| Morden Park paddling pool | Closed for the 2025 season |
Please check below for temporary closures at individual sites.
Splash pads
| Park | Location and map | Temporary closures |
|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Recreation Ground | London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3LB | |
| Wimbledon Park | Home Park Road entrance, SW19 7HU |
Paddling pools
| Park | Location and map | Temporary closures |
|---|---|---|
| Colliers Wood Recreation Ground | South Gardens, SW19 2NT | - |
| Joseph Hood Recreation Ground | Martin Way, Morden, SW20 9BX | - |
| King George's Playing Fields | Tudor Drive, Morden, SM4 4PN | - |
| Morden Park | London Road, Morden, SM4 4SF | Closed for the 2025 season |
| Rowan Road Recreation Ground | Rowan Road, SW16 5JF | - |
| Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields | Marina Avenue, New Malden, KT3 6NG | - |
Dos and don’ts
We want you to be able to enjoy these facilities in a safe and responsible manner, and avoid closures for unplanned maintenance, so we kindly request the following:
- Children are to be supervised at all times
- Suitable swimming clothing is to be worn at all times for hygiene - Swimming nappies, swimming trunks or a swimming costume is required
- No food or drink is to be brought into the facility
- No sand is to be brought from the sandpit into the facility to keep the filters clear
- Please be respectful to other users and staff on site