Popular paddling pool to reopen

The popular outdoor paddling pool at Fleming Park, Eastleigh is planned to open at the end of May.

It is provided by the Council in partnership with Places for People (who manage Places Leisure Eastleigh) and is popular with thousands of local families that flock to the pool and play area complex in sunny weather. The paddling pool, which is free to use, includes a number of water features for children to enjoy and is also next to a large play area and sandpit, providing an ideal facility for all the family. To meet the demand for the facility, the fencing has been extended to increase the size of the safe space for families around the pool. This includes space under existing mature trees to provide shade and the planting of new trees to provide shade in years to come.

Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee, Cllr Alex Bourne, said:

“The paddling pool is a fantastic local facility, is hugely popular with families with young children and of course it’s absolutely free for everyone to use. I’m delighted that we are now able to reopen the paddling pool for local families to enjoy this summer.”

Work on new Freespace skatepark under way

Following a fantastic response to our consultation, the creation of a new Freespace skatepark has now begun.

Over 200 responses were received and the contractor, Fearless Ramps, have incorporated the feedback into the design and layout of the new skatepark. As well as the ramps, the concrete bowl will re-open and there will also be improvements made to the skate park at Fleming Park.

Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee, Cllr Alex Bourne, said: “A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the consultation and I hope they will love the finished result. Our plan is to ensure that the new skatepark is ready to open before the summer holidays.”