Outdoor pool at Pools on the Park to close on 17 September for cover works
3 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Swimmers who use the outdoor pool at Pools on the Park in Richmond should note that it will be closed on Thursday 17 September for a one-day planned maintenance closure.
The work involves installing a new pool cover system, which the centre says will reduce ongoing maintenance requirements and improve energy efficiency. The indoor main pool and teaching pool will both remain open as normal throughout the day, and all indoor sessions will continue as scheduled, so most regular swimmers will be unaffected.
The outdoor closure is the latest in a series of upgrades at the site. Cover installations for the two indoor pools were completed recently, and earlier this year a new multi-purpose studio opened, doubling capacity for spin classes and other activities. The café area toilets have also been refurbished. Further planned improvements include the gym and changing rooms, the swimming pool area, and sauna and steam facilities.
For the most up-to-date session information, the centre recommends checking the Better leisure website before travelling on the day. Richmond Council announcement