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15.04.2023 - 05:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A popular seaside splash park is reopening this weekend, but it's no longer free to use and families can't book in advance.
In previous years families have flocked to use the Splash zone, which is housed in the former disused paddling pool area in Lytham St Annes' Promenade Gardens.
Parents loved the fact they could book online for a free hour-long session for their children, knowing they'd have guaranteed access on arrival.
But now Fylde Council has introduced a fee to use the facility and visitors can't book in advance, so run the risk of turning up to find the place full.
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Announcing Saturday's opening on its Facebook page on Friday evening, the council said: "Splash park St Annes is set to officially reopen tomorrow! Entry is £1 per child per hour, pay on the door!"
But it wasn't long until concerns were shared.
"From the council website it seems as if you have to go in person to book a slot?" said one. "So if you turn up and it's full your children will be very upset."
Others complained on the Splash Facebook page, with one saying: "So basically you need to queue up at 10am to book a space that day. Not helpful if you're driving an hour to get there and don't want to go in the splash park until after lunch. This needs a rethink."
Another parent, who's previously booked spaces before driving there from Trafford, told the Manchester Evening News: "We've been before and it was great knowing you had a session booked as you didn't have to panic about getting there and there being no room.
"We also loved the fact it was free, so it's a bit annoying to introduce a fee when families are struggling so much. I wouldn't mind the fee if you could guarantee a
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