An ambitious crowdfunding campaign has been launched by a group called the Broomfield Pond Swim Society, whose aim is to revive wild swimming in Broomfield Park.
Why is it such a good idea?
Penny Austin, co-chair of the Broomfield Pond Swim Society
- It's good clean fun! Swimming and bathing are activities that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy, especially our teenage population who have few resources in the area catering for them. Whether you're looking to play or exercise, it's always better in the water.
- It's a local environmental problem that we can solve! The Friends of Broomfield Park, Enfield Council and Thames21 have been working to clean up our waterways and in doing so have identified that it is in fact, possible to clean up those ponds, but they need our help to realise this project.
- It's ancient history! No, really. Did you know that the three ponds at the bottom of the park are actually the only remaining set of three Baroque water gardens in existence?! They were originally a part of the grounds of Broomfield House and are Grade 2 listed. When was the last time you swam in a national treasure (legally)?
