Outdoor pools set to make a splash this summer!

With the Government slowly easing restrictions, Hitchin and Letchworth outdoor pools are getting ready for an exciting summer!

The team at Stevenage Leisure Limited (SLL) have been hard at work since the beginning of the year, preparing the outdoor pools to welcome back customers for this year’s season from 29 May.

Although there may be some restrictions in place, Hitchin and Letchworth outdoor pools can’t wait to welcome customers back

The preparation starts with draining down and jet washing the pool. Next the team carefully check and carry out any repairs necessary to the pool, pool covers and surrounding areas, before fully repainting the pool tank. After the initial stage, the pool is then filled with fresh water, which takes over a week.

A few weeks before reopening, the pool is heated and chemicals added to the water. The team also all undertake site specific training, including first aid and emergency procedures. Finally, checks are carried out to ensure the area is clean and prepared, ready to welcome back the first customers for their early morning swim.

SLL are following the government roadmap out of lockdown as with their other leisure facilities. This may mean some restrictions will be in place for the outdoor pools. However, as part of the preparations, Covid secure measures have been introduced, including online booking, one-way systems, queuing systems for busy times and ongoing monitoring of numbers. These measures will be continually monitored and reviewed throughout the 2021 season.

Lee Medlock, Regional Contract Manager for SLL said: “Although there may be some restrictions in place, Hitchin and Letchworth outdoor pools can’t wait to welcome customers back. Swimming sessions will be bookable online via www.sll.co.uk but for those that are keen swimmers, season tickets will be available at Letchworth and there are a variety of membership options available for Hitchin.”

Further information is available on the pools’ Facebook pages.

Here are some quotes we've received from regular visitors to the outdoor pools telling us how excited they are to return:

I can't wait to see all the lovely staff and members of Letchworth Outdoor pool. Really missed being part of such a great place last year.

Victoria Gee

Really missed the pool last year and can’t wait to get back in there. It gives a great feeling of well-being having an early morning swim - fab pool and staff!

Sally Jenkins

Can’t wait to be swimming again in the sun and fresh air at Letchworth open air pool. It is like being on holiday for the whole summer. Oh and looking forward to seeing my favourite staff!

Nancy Roberts

Great news that the outdoor pool will reopen this year. I have missed the friendly staff and atmosphere of swimming first thing in the morning.

Carl Gee

I am so excited to be back at the beautiful open-air pool, last year was the first ever season I have missed - I can’t wait to get back.

Vicki Witherick

We are so excited and are counting down the days until we can swim in our gorgeous Letchworth outdoor pool. It’s a huge part of our lives as we go everyday. Not only do we get physical exercise, but it feeds the soul and mind. We would love it to be open all year round as I would be happy to swim in cold water!

Tina & Steve Bond