After nearly two years of closure, an announcement on the reopening date for the paddling pools at parks in Warwick and Leamington is anticipated this week (20 July).

The paddling pool at St Nicholas Park in Warwick and at Leamington's Victoria Park closed for refurbishment in 2024.

While the pools were due to reopen in May 2025, this was pushed back due to an extended period of " delays and challenges including "adequate contractor technical assurance, poor weather and subcontractors' availability"

The final phase of the works began last month (June 2026) with the council confirming workers were "committed to resolving the final programme of work" and ensuring "the safe reopening of both paddling pools" in Leamington and Warwick.

Warwick District Council has since confirmed final works and safety checks were completed at the St Nicholas Park paddling pool over the weekend (18- 19 July).

Warwick Council shared: "....We will be announcing the opening date early next week, with Victoria Park to follow soon afterwards."