We love Waltham Forest, but it is sorely lacking a place, where residents can enjoy and an outdoor swim and paddle to cool down and have fun in summer. 

There used to be two lidos in the borough, but now there isn't as much as a water fountain for children to play in.

Especially with so many new flats being built in the borough without gardens, an outdoor swimming and paddling pool or natural swimming pond would allow all Waltham Forest residents to make the most of the hot summers, which are on the rise as well as enjoy outdoor swimming all year round.

Open water swimming has seen a huge rise in popularity and having a facility would help Waltham Forest's residents to exercise, stay healthy and enjoy living in this borough. 

We fully support the awesome campaign by the East London Waterworks Park for community-owned natural swimming ponds. Please visit their crowdfunded on https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elwp for more information or to support them 

The Waltham Forest Open Water Swimmers