Play Areas, Paddling Pool & Open Spaces

PLEASE NOTE: THE PADDLING POOL IS CLOSED

Paddling Pool

The Paddling Pool is usually open from May until early September from 10am-5pm, 7 days a week,

Paddling Pool Parking 

Please park at the former Budgens supermarket car park in the village centre, SO30 4DY (adjacent to Greta Park.) Access is via Wildern Lane.

Please consider local residents and avoid parking on nearby roads. Please do not obstruct driveways or make it dangerous for pedestrians or other road users. There are restrictions on St John's Road and Bursledon Road and enforcement takes place.

Paddling Pool Conditions of Use

  • Under 12s only
  • Barbecues or fires are not permitted by the Pool or in St. John's Recreation Ground or any of the Town Council parks.
  • The Council will NOT tolerate ANY abuse towards Pool Staff, whether it be verbal, physical or sexual. Any persons doing so will be dealt with accordingly and incidents will be reported to the Police.
  • The Council reserves the right to close the Pool at any time. 
  • If the Pool is closed, DO NOT CLIMB OVER FENCING OR GATES. The water may not be treated or may contain higher doses of chemicals.

Dogs are allowed in our parks, but not inside the Play Areas.

There is No Such Thing as the Dog Poo Fairy!

We love dogs, but we hate dog mess! Please clean up after your dog...Bag It, Tie It, Bin It! All of our parks and green spaces have dog waste bins provided. Please use them and help keep Hedge End clean and tidy.

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Interactive Map

Please find an interactive map below of the play parks, open spaces, and paddling pool managed by Hedge End Town Council.

  • To see more information about a specific location, place, or item, click on the relevant icon.
  • You can get directions to a specific location or place, by firstly clicking on the relevant icon, and then clicking on the arrow in the red 'place name' bar.
  • To view a specific category of locations or places (i.e., play parks), click the 'door' icon (with a small blue arrow) at the top left of the map, and tick the item types required.
  • You can also zoom into the map, by clicking the '+' icon at the bottom left.

Map Key

  • 10

    Tennis Court

  • 9

    Skate Park

  • 8

    Play Areas

  • 11

    Paddling Pool

  • 7

    Open Spaces