Dismay as popular Rivelin Valley water park in Sheffield closes for second time this year during heatwave
The water park is closed until further notice
A Sheffield splash park is closed again - as an Amber extreme heat warning looms.
Rivelin Valley Water Play is shut until further notice due to “technical issues” Sheffield City Council’s Parks and Countryside department announced on Monday, August 10.
In a statement it said it would provide an update “as soon as the park is safe to reopen”.
It is the second closure this year.
The popular attraction on Rivelin Valley Road was closed over the scorching 31C spring bank holiday weekend for “essential works to maintain water quality and site safety”.
At the time, Councillor Will Sapwell called for an internal review “so the same mistakes aren't repeated”.
Parks and Countryside said they would fix the fault and “then it's yours for the whole summer!”
Temperatures are forecast to hit 32C on Wednesday, August 12, and 33C on Thursday, triggering an Amber warning for extreme heat.
Parents who responded to the message were not happy.
In a Facebook post, Anne Dexter said: “What else would you expect. It's school holidays again.”
Dennis White added: “Why not service it during winter instead of waiting till it breaks down?”
Donna Henshaw said: “Great, right in the middle of the school holidays and especially when the weather is nice.”
Chris France was less critical and suggested charging.
He said: “Remember people it's free so what do you expect for free and also who's paying for repairs?
“Should start charging to use it even if its just a couple of quid per kid then maybe it would not be closed so much and also maintained much better!”
- RELATED: Fall leaves Michael Palin with broken bones and using zimmer frame
- RELATED: Countryside route improvements plan for Stocksbridge
- RELATED: 'Council busy playing politics instead of handling local issues,' says councillor
- RELATED: Policing rep backs calls for mental health review of police officers