Splash pads and paddling pools now open!   - All are free to use and are supervised and maintained throughout the opening period. Across London

The Appearing Rooms on the South Bank:  The wonderful Appearing Rooms on the South Bank is one of the best outdoor splash parks in London and the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.

The Granary Square Fountains:  Fountains at Granary Square, corner of Kings Cross transforms into an urban beach with hundreds of happy kids running in and out of the jets of water.

Kensington Memorial Park: Fantastic enclosed water playground and splash pool area.

John Madejski Garden Fountains, V&A Museum: Once you’ve finished exploring the galleries at the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington head to the John Madejski Garden. In the centre of the museum’s peaceful central courtyard stands a stepped elliptical pool that invites gentile splashing 

Diana Memorial Fountain, Hyde Park:  Located in Hyde Park on the banks of the Serpentine River

Leicester Square Fountains:  Located not far from Covent Garden in the heart of the West End, this fountain sits under a 19th-century statue of Shakespeare with water jets shooting up at different heights.

Clissold Park Splash Pad: Based in pretty Clissold Park, this free outdoor splash park is brilliant  for children of all ages

Merchant Square Fountains: One of the best things to do in Paddington with kids is to take them to Water Maze in Merchant Square for an afternoon of paddling and splashing fun.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Splash Fountains: Located to the south of Olympic Park, very close to the ArcelorMittal Slide (a hit with teens in London) is The Water Labyrinth in the South Plaza.

Clapham Common Splash Park: This refurbished water play area in Clapham Common in south London is a thrilling space with interactive play areas featuring water pistols, twirly water jets and colourful gushing fountains 

Russell Square Garden Fountain:  In the heart of central London is Russell Square, one of only three London squares designed by Humphry Repton, described as the last great English landscape designer of the eighteenth century. It retains many of its original features including the horseshoe-shaped path and lime walk. 

Splash Park Barking

Haringey  :  Paddling pools in Haringey ( 21 July to 1 September - open every day)

• Bruce Castle Park  (N17 8NS)
• Lordship Recreation Ground  (N17 6NU)
• Priory Park  (N8 8LN)
• Splash play at Finsbury Park

Hammersmith

• Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith  (booking required)
• Bishops Park

Merton parks:  You can now cool off at the following locations across Merton – all open daily from 10am to 5pm:

• Wimbledon Park splash pad
• Tamworth Recreation Ground splash pad
• Sir Joseph Hood Memorial paddling pool
• Colliers Wood Recreation Ground paddling pool
• King George’s Recreation Ground paddling pool
• Rowan Recreation Ground paddling pool
• Joseph Hood Recreation Ground paddling pool

Locations and opening times

1. Wimbledon Park splash pad  

• Normal opening times: 16 June - 7 September 2025, 10am - 5pm
• Located in: Wimbledon Park
• Address and map: Home Park Road entrance, SW19 7HU

2. Tamworth Recreation Ground splash pad

• Normal opening times: 25 June - 7 September 2025, 10am - 5pm
• Located in: Tamworth Recreation Ground
• Address and map: London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3LB

3. Colliers Wood Recreation Ground paddling pool

• Normal opening times: 19 July - 7 September 2025, 10am - 5pm
• Located in: Colliers Wood Recreation Ground
• Address and map: South Gardens, SW19 2NT

4. King George's Recreation Ground paddling pool

• Normal opening times: 19 July - 7 September 2025, 10am - 5pm
• Located in: King George's Playing Fields
• Address and map: Tudor Drive, Morden, SM4 4PN

5. Rowan Recreation Ground paddling pool

• Normal opening times: 19 July - 7 September 2025, 10am - 5pm
• Located in: Rowan Road Recreation Ground
• Address and map: Rowan Road, SW16 5JF

6. Joseph Hood Recreation Ground paddling pool

• Normal opening times: 19 July - 7 September 2025, 10am - 5pm
• Located in: Joseph Hood Recreation Ground
• Address and map: Martin Way, Morden, SW20 9BX

7. Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields paddling pool

• Normal opening times: 12 July - 7 September 2025, 10am - 5pm
• Located in: Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields
• Address and map: Marina Avenue, New Malden, KT3 6NG

8. Morden Park paddling pool

• Morden Park paddling pool is closed for the 2025 season
• Located in: Morden Park
• Address and map: London Road, Morden, SM4 4SF

London’s Best Outdoor Lidos and Pools

Parliament Hill Lido (nearest tube is Gospel Oak)

Park Road Lido, Crouch End

Tooting Bec Lido 

Brockwell Lido, Brockwell Park

Charlton Lido

London Fields Lido