21 November 2011

Harcourt Park Paddling Pool opens for summer on Tuesday 29 November

A favourite water play area for young families opens in Harcourt Park at the end of this month.

Upper Hutt, 21 November 2011 — The Toddlers Paddling Pool at Harcourt Park will reopen for 16 weeks from 29 November. The open period may be extended if weather permits it in late summer. The fenced area around the pool includes picnic tables, seats, and shade trees. A free electric BBQ sits just outside the area.

The pool itself also has jet spray water features, popular with children, which will be in operation during the day and evenings.

The pool area is complemented by nearby car parking, two adventure playground areas, and the surrounding beauty of Harcourt Park trees and scenery.

Set alongside the Hutt River, Harcourt Park is also home to various outdoor concerts, the disc golf course, the World Invitational Jousting Competition, and three Lord of the Rings film locations. The adjacent Harcourt Holiday Park also offers a wide range of accommodation, from motel units to tent sites.

This pool is not staffed so parental supervision is required for all children in the pool area. Upper Hutt City Council advises families to be sun smart and requests that users keep the area clean and tidy for everyone to enjoy.

About Upper Hutt City Council

Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and custodian of Upper Hutt City, providing governance, infrastructure, and community services and resources, and promoting opportunity in the city for business, recreation, lifestyle, and leisure. Upper Hutt City is located 30 km north-east of Wellington City (41°07'34" S, 175°04'06" E) and boasts 70% of the region’s parks and reserves, along with state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure facilities.

For more information on Upper Hutt City and the City Council, go to www.upperhuttcity.com

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