Rivers, lakes and other open water bodies can become tempting places to have fun and enjoy at any time of the year. However, please do not play, jump or swim any of the open water spaces and places around the park.
Top Tips for keeping safe around water in Lee Valley Regional Park:
- Do read and take notice of safety notices. The information is there for your own personal safety.
- Think about the hazards near to and at the waters edge, banks can be slippery when wet. If you fall in, it may be difficult to get out again.
- Don’t go in to the water under any circumstances,
- Don’t go in to the water to rescue wild life or pets, as they are normally able to get themselves out.
- Don’t take unnecessary risks in or around water.
- Supervise young children and help keep them safe by warning them against going in to the water or playing near the water’s edge and know their whereabouts at all times, especially when near open water.
- Think twice about consuming alcohol in or around open water as it may seriously impair your ability and judgment.
- Report any unruly or dangerous behavior in and around water. Tel: 9:00 - 17:00 01992 702 200 17:00 – 09:00 01992 639 561
- Report any accidents, incidents or near misses. Tel: 9:00 - 17:00 01992 702 200 17:00 – 9:00 01992 639 561
- Report any wildlife trapped.Tel: 9:00 - 17:00 01992 702 200 17:00 – 9:00 01992 639 561
In an emergency call 999