An open air swimming pool was opened in Central Park in 1901. It was temporarily closed during WWI and re-opened in 1989 only to be closed permanently in 1923. The pool buildings were re-purposed for changing rooms for the adjaceent tennis courts.

NameCentral Park Open Air Baths, East Ham
Rancliffe Road, Newham, E6 6DY, England
Coordinates51°31’42.0″N 0°03’16.9″E
Built / opened1901
Cost £1,400
Dimensions100′ x 25′ (approx. scaled from map)
Capacity
Water typeFresh water
Depth(s)
Diving
Changing facilitiesCubicles along each length
Second poolN/A
Spectator seatingN/A
Designer
Date closed1923
StatusDemolished
On site nowGrass
Last updated17th December 2025

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