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Attendances at the open air pools were almost down to half those of 1959,
the weather was poor throughout the summer months, but there was a satisfactory
increase in the use of the indoor baths at Brentford.
Paddling Pools - Duke's Meadows -
Area (2 pools each 60' x 60') 7,200 sq. ft.
Depth 6" to 1 in middle
These paddling pools are filled daily from the mains supply and 1½ pint of
Chloros is added at each filling.
They are open from approximately 1st April to 30th September each year,
according to weather conditions.
Other Facilities in the Borough for Open Air Recreation
Privately owned open spaces and sports grounds 111.71 acres
Council owned open spaces and sports grounds
leased to private clubs etc. 67.94 "
School playing fields 50.50 "
Gunners bury Park (owned jointly by Acton, Brentford
& Chiswick and Ealing Councils) 186.00 "
Public Baths and Wash houses
Brentford.
In Clifden Road Brentford, the Council maintains premises containing 21
slipper baths, 14 for men, and 7 for women. The total number using the baths
during 1960 was 21,434 persons.
Chiswick:
In Belmont Road, Chiswick, the Council maintains premises containing 31
slipper baths, 22 for men, and 9 for women.
In addition, 2 hip baths are available particularly for the use of elderly
persons. The total number using the baths during 1960 was 43,064.
In these premises are also 30 washing compartments comprising 30 coppers,
a rinsing section, 30 drying horses hot air drying compartments and 2 mangling
machines. Ratepayers are entitled to use these washing facilities at a small
charge of 6d per hour, and during 1960, 1,594 persons took advantage of the
service.
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