Splash around free at Sumners outdoor paddling pool, perfect for young children during summer holidays with safe, supervised water play.

Sumners Paddling Pool is one of Harlow's four free-to-use outdoor paddling pools, offering families an affordable and accessible summer activity. Located at Sumners Leisure Centre on Broadley Road, the paddling pool opens daily from 10am to 6pm during the summer school holidays, providing a perfect retreat for families with young children seeking water-based fun. The venue is suitable for children of all ages and offers a safe, supervised environment with staff on duty to monitor water quality. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. The pool is regularly drained and cleaned to maintain hygiene standards. While there are no lifeguards on site, staff are trained in emergency procedures and basic first aid supplies are available. As a completely free facility, Sumners Paddling Pool makes summer entertainment accessible to all families in the Harlow area. The venue welcomes visitors during the warm months, creating a community space where families can cool off and enjoy outdoor water play together. Nearby parking is available, making access convenient for visitors.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Nermin Enver

3 months ago

The place and the park is good but they need lots of restrictions in there as there is a big kids cycling and there is a toddlers who cant cycle or play in there, also they are not even cautious about the little ones … although there is a sign

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Colette brinkley

5 years ago

Fun place to be. Loved going there as a kid playing during the summer holidays, and still love it as an adult of 38 years lol 😂😃🤣😹. And most importantly of all it is clean! no glass or rubbish about, it's been well maintained. Brilliant place to go with family. Shop's and a pub a stone's throw away. Recommend a visit, will not be disappointed. Have fun if your going for the day ☺️

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Graham Rogers

7 years ago

Recently renovated by the council, monitored by them, and well run. It shows what they can do. Well done. It is a popular site, free, and families travel to use it. The children have a great time.

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Tchiya Makasa

7 years ago

Really good, with council paid surveillance!

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No Bull Reviews

7 years ago

Fantastic, the kids love going to this pool. It opens at 10 so better to get their early. Starts to get busy around midday. There are three sections ,including a really shallow but for little kids. Would I go again? Yes of course. 8/10.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026