Location: Rhos on Sea Paddling Pool, Abbey Road, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay LL28 4NG.
The paddling pool is located in a popular play area which includes slides, swings, zip wire and other play apparatus as well as good sized grassed area. The site also benefits from having a number of picnic tables and the site is securely surrounded by a perimeter fence. For convenience, toilets are located within the facility grounds.
Refreshments are close by and include cafes, ice cream parlours and shops which are situated within this popular destination. There are excellent public transport drop off points in the town for easy access to the paddling pool.
For those coming by car there is a pay & display car park located a short walk away on the corner of Abbey Road and Colwyn Avenue.
Due to daily maintenance work, the paddling pool will be open from 10am to 7pm.
For general paddling pool enquiries/comments, please email hamdden.leisure@conwy.gov.uk or call 0300 4569 525.
Children's paddling pool rules
- This facility is not officially supervised
- Young children must be supervised by an adult
- No running in pool or surrounding areas
- No diving
- No food or drink in the pool water
- No glass on the pool surround
- Do not leave litter
- Strictly no dogs allowed within the area
- Please wear appropriate swimming pool/beach shoes
Frequently asked questions
Which months are the paddling pools open?
We aim to open the paddling pools by the middle of May and close in the middle of September.
How big are Conwy's paddling pools?
Size of paddling pools
| Paddling pool | Pool dimensions | Volume of water |
|---|
| Craig y Don |
116m x 21m x 0.66m |
1608 cubic metres / 12,060 gallons |
| Llanfairfechan |
17m x 6m x 0.8m |
82 cubic metres / 615 gallons |
| Penmaenmawr |
11m x 8m x 0.33m |
29 cubic metres / 217 gallons |
| Rhos on Sea |
17m x 8m x 0.5m |
68 cubic metres / 510 gallons |
How often do staff visit the paddling pools?
A member of the team visits all the paddling pools every day.
How are the pools kept clean?
The daily tasks include:
- backwashing - this is when we reverse the flow of water to flush out any contaminants from the filter
- making sure the water levels are at the correct height
- checking and topping up the chemical sanitiser levels
- cleaning the pool and surrounding areas
How is the water tested and how often?
Chlorine and pH readings are taken twice a day. Microbiological testing is done on a monthly basis by an independent company.
Why do the paddling pools open at 10am?
This gives our team time to carry out the daily tasks.
Are the pools drained and refilled during the summer season?
The pools at Craig y Don, Penmaenmawr and Rhos on Sea rarely need to be emptied and refilled during the season. Llanfairfechan is emptied and refilled more regularly because there is limited circulation.