Hertfordshire

New Paths and Better Sports Facilities Coming to Rickmansworth Aquadrome

By

Lisa Hayes
27 January 2026, 2:29 pm

The Three Rivers District Council released a video on January 20, 2026, detailing upcoming improvements to the Rickmansworth Aquadrome in Hertfordshire. This update explains how more than £2 million in funding will be used to repair aging facilities and support local sports clubs that use the lakes.

The council gathered the money from several sources, including the National Lottery Heritage Fund and HS2 mitigation grants. These funds are set to fix long-standing drainage problems and update buildings for groups like the Bury Lake Young Mariners and the Rickmansworth Water Ski Club.

According to the Batchworth Community Council, designs for a new woodland walking path are expected to be finished by March 2026. This is part of a wider effort to balance the park’s role as a nature reserve with its status as a busy hub for sailing and water skiing.

The council aims to have all the major work completed by the end of 2027. These changes are intended to improve the experience for the 500,000 people who visit the site every year, ensuring the lakes and paths remain usable throughout the winter months.

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