Let's Replace The Lido At Millhouses Park

[Anna B 1,414]

I'm old enough to remember the outdoor Lido Swimming pool in Millhouses Park. It was packed in Summer and always very popular.

Technology has moved on so I see no reason why a retractable roof for poorer weather isn't possible and if necessary sustainable thermal heating.

 

The nearest thing to an outdoor swimming pool these days is Hathersage, which is small and usually crowded when the weather is good. At one time outdoor pools were quite common, and I think we might be in for a resurgence, especially with global warming and wild swimming and eco considerations. Sheffield is a long way from the coast/sea, so I think it would be an asset to the city, attract visitors, and be something people would want. 

What do you think? 

l

[whiteowl 54]

24 minutes ago, Anna B said:

I'm old enough to remember the outdoor Lido Swimming pool in Millhouses Park. It was packed in Summer and always very popular.

Technology has moved on so I see no reason why a retractable roof for poorer weather isn't possible and if necessary sustainable thermal heating.

 

The nearest thing to an outdoor swimming pool these days is Hathersage, which is small and usually crowded when the weather is good. At one time outdoor pools were quite common, and I think we might be in for a resurgence, especially with global warming and wild swimming and eco considerations. Sheffield is a long way from the coast/sea, so I think it would be an asset to the city, attract visitors, and be something people would want. 

What do you think? 

l

I think it's a cracking idea - I have vague memories of it as a child.

 

People, especially kids, are swimming in rivers and reservoirs sometimes with fatal consequences and having somewhere safe for them to swim would be better.

 

However, I think it would have to be revenue neutral in these days. Which would probably mean an entry fee to help pay for it and cover running costs.

Edited June 3, 2021 by whiteowl

[butlers 261]

A lido for the city centre would be good ,Castlegate maybe.

Could tap into the CHP from Bernard road.

 

[Rollypolly 51]

Yes it would be lovely. We used to take my son there and it was always really busy. All the parks were in those days.  Hillsborough park had a boating lake which I used to love as a child.

Edited June 3, 2021 by Rollypolly
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[Padders 2,871]

31 minutes ago, Anna B said:

I'm old enough to remember the outdoor Lido Swimming pool in Millhouses Park. It was packed in Summer and always very popular.

Technology has moved on so I see no reason why a retractable roof for poorer weather isn't possible and if necessary sustainable thermal heating.

 

The nearest thing to an outdoor swimming pool these days is Hathersage, which is small and usually crowded when the weather is good. At one time outdoor pools were quite common, and I think we might be in for a resurgence, especially with global warming and wild swimming and eco considerations. Sheffield is a long way from the coast/sea, so I think it would be an asset to the city, attract visitors, and be something people would want. 

What do you think? 

l

Hi Anna, hope your keeping well,

What do I think,

I think we need a Clifton Park Like Rotherham has, You can spend a whole day there, brilliant.

How come we have nothing like that in Sheffield ?

[Anna B 1,414]

4 minutes ago, Padders said:

Hi Anna, hope your keeping well,

What do I think,

I think we need a Clifton Park Like Rotherham has, You can spend a whole day there, brilliant.

How come we have nothing like that in Sheffield ?

Hi Padders, you too.

We certainly could so with a Clifton park in Sheffield, in fact I think most parks are an underused resource with all sorts of opportunities for growth and improvement.

Sadly vandals have seen the demise of no end of park facilities, so why not employ park keepers again, or better still park activity co-ordinators.

We've seen during the pandemic how important are our green spaces. 

[Mr Allen 0]

Lido returning to Millhouses Park? Won't happen, the reason it was got rid of in the first place back in the late 80s was due to vandalism by the local scrotes, same thing would happen again and the Council has neither the time or the funds to provide extra security around it and neither do the Plod.

 

 

[CS22 0]

1 hour ago, Anna B said:

I'm old enough to remember the outdoor Lido Swimming pool in Millhouses Park. It was packed in Summer and always very popular.

Technology has moved on so I see no reason why a retractable roof for poorer weather isn't possible and if necessary sustainable thermal heating.

 

The nearest thing to an outdoor swimming pool these days is Hathersage, which is small and usually crowded when the weather is good. At one time outdoor pools were quite common, and I think we might be in for a resurgence, especially with global warming and wild swimming and eco considerations. Sheffield is a long way from the coast/sea, so I think it would be an asset to the city, attract visitors, and be something people would want. 

What do you think? 

l

Hi Anna, I am old enough too, along with this and rivelin and the pool at Longley Park, there were a number of places to swim and splash about. 

 

I am sure a replacement could be viable, but it needs to work commercially, so maybe an entry fee, or provide great food and beverage to make it pay. 

 

Remote security has improved a great deal since the 80's, so hopefully people wont spoil it. What is needed is the drive to make it happen (are you starting a campaign?).

 

I was chatting with a chum about Redmires Reservoir the other day, not council owned, but a food venue there over looking the reservoir would be great (maybe I will start a campaign).

 

[bassett one 452]

we are a long way behind rotherham on the lido idea,we need more in our parks,but private investment is needed.

[Bargepole23 337]

41 minutes ago, CS22 said:

Hi Anna, I am old enough too, along with this and rivelin and the pool at Longley Park, there were a number of places to swim and splash about. 

 

I am sure a replacement could be viable, but it needs to work commercially, so maybe an entry fee, or provide great food and beverage to make it pay. 

 

Remote security has improved a great deal since the 80's, so hopefully people wont spoil it. What is needed is the drive to make it happen (are you starting a campaign?).

 

I was chatting with a chum about Redmires Reservoir the other day, not council owned, but a food venue there over looking the reservoir would be great (maybe I will start a campaign).

 

Why not just open one yourself? Do people campaign for cafes?

[DavidFrance 19]

I can't swim but I still think it should never have been closed. Definitely a good idea...and the same for Longley Park, too.  Two is not going to be enough if we are going to have to live with "staycations".      Sponsorship deals would help.  For instance "The Amazon" pool at Millhouses and the Tesco pool at Longley. Just two of the names that have taken billions from Sheffielders these last 18 months.

[butlers 261]

More like Sheffield folk gave to tesco and amazon it's not compulsory to shop at either