SWIM WIMBLEDON PARK LAKE
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2022 update: Swimbledon kickstarted as promising commitment from AELTC to contribute to de-silt the Lake, open letter to MErton Council to get Swimbledon back on track CLICK HERE
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2020 - 2021 open water swim plan developed in partnership with Merton Council
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HDk_K0GN3X8_xLs6r4_GdN5_W9_wKwrlsOMCXPlGVO0/edit​


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Find out why the timing is right and help make it happen with no more than 20 seconds of your time!

why now?

Wimbledon Park is a beautiful but arguably under utilised local resource.  By January 2022 London Borough of Merton must carry out essential improvement works to Wimbledon Park Lake. With a little extra thought, planning and attention why can't these improvement works include planning and preparation to make the Lake ready and safe for swimming?  In days gone by the lake was frequented by swimmers.  Local schools in Merton and Wandsworth boroughs do not have enough accessible public swimming facilities. There is also a forecast rise in those age brackets most likely to use the park for swimming.*  These are the people and the future community who will most benefit from making swimming in the Lake a reality.  Help us make it happen for them and for the greater well being of all those who live in or visit the area by taking 90 seconds to sign this petition. 10,000 votes here and London Borough of Merton needs to put together a considered response.  Final request: do if possible agree to share your email address and details.  We promise not to ever share your information or send unnecessary emails but we should like to provide periodic updates on our progress.  Very many thanks for listening!
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​*Greater London Authority population projections show a combined increase in 5-18 year olds and the over 50's in the next 15 years

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"Master Plans" openly accessible on Merton Borough Council's website outline potentially exciting plans to improve use of the Lake and the Park.  But they are 10 - 15 years out in realisation and lack funding.  With the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) plans to develop new facilities on their side of the Lake and with the 2022 deadline of the Reservoirs Act improvement recommendations due to be conducted surely the timing to consider how open water swimming in the Lake can be supported has never been better.  Wandsworth and Merton schools are drastically underserved with publicly accessible swimming baths and making lake swimming a reality will also compliment and enhance the existing Athletics Facilities. With your support now and with appropriate planning we can make this concept a reality.  Lend us your voice and sign the petition to have London Borough of Merton explore this further!
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  • PLAN
    • How?
  • team
    • Stuart Coleman
    • Sophie Brunt
    • Rob Bell
    • Kizzie Fenner
    • Supporters
    • Get involved
  • NEWS & BLOG
  • Lake views
  • Contact us
  • Get involved
  • Water quality
  • FAQ