Oxford City Council has confirmed that the splash area at Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park in Oxford, Oxfordshire, will open for the summer season on Monday, May 4, 2026. The opening on the first May bank holiday marks the traditional start of the summer leisure season at the city’s largest public park.
The water play feature is free for families to use and includes 10 different water features, such as fountains, jet streams and a spray arch. The splash area typically operates daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm and is usually open through the end of September.
According to Oxford City Council, the facility is located near the north (Cutteslowe) entrance of the park, close to the kiosk and miniature railway. The area uses a recirculating water system that is subject to daily water quality sampling and seasonal supervision by park staff and contractors to ensure it is safe for visitors.
The interactive site was created through a £200,000 project—£150,000 from Oxford City Council and a £50,000 grant from WREN’s Community Action Fund. The 2026 season opening follows the government’s bank holiday schedule (Early May Bank Holiday on 4 May 2026).
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