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months it can be fully emptied and repaired, if necessary, and cleansed each year before
the spring opening. During 1961 the total number of persons using the bath was 32,726
(29, 242 in 1960). The average number of persons attending per day was 214. The maximum
number at any one session was 350.
Paddling Pool
A paddling pool for young children is available in Cranleigh Gardens Play Park. The
capacity of the pool is approximately 15,500 gallons with depth from 1½ inches to 9 inches.
The water of the pool is free running and is treated by continuous chlorination for hygiene
purposes. Like the swimming bath, this pool was in constant and very full use during the
summer of 1961. Bacteriological sampling when carried out gave satisfactory results.
School Playing Fields
For the physical training, school games and recreation of school children the total
acreage of school playing fields in Southall is approximately 22. At present considerable
use is also made of the play parks within the Council's public parks and negotiations are
still proceeding for the acquisition of three further areas of land suitable for playing fields.
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