The early reopening was announced on Thursday 28 May 2026, Swindon24 reported. The splash park at Coate Water Country Park was set to open at 11am the next day, Friday 29 May, ahead of its previously scheduled date.
The park had been repaired and maintained over the winter, and final safety checks were completed that week. The opening was brought forward for the half-term break and the hot weather around the bank holiday.
Opening times for the 2026 season
- Splash park: daily, 11am to 6pm, until the end of September 2026. It is free to use.
- Pitch-and-putt and the 18-hole crazy golf: 11am to 6pm, Thursday to Tuesday each week.
There are grass areas and extra seating next to the splash park.
Councillor Jake Chandler, deputy leader of Swindon Borough Council and cabinet member for strategy, resilience and green infrastructure, said in a social media post: "It has had repairs over the Winter and now all the necessary tests have been completed to get it open within this half-term."
He thanked council officers and the rangers team at Coate Water for bringing the opening forward, and added: "I'm sure if this weather continues, it will be getting lots of use over the coming months."
Source: Swindon24.
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