A popular water attraction is set to close again as part of ongoing improvement works.
Splash 'Port in Newport, located in Tredegar Park, will close on Tuesday, June 16, to allow construction teams to continue work safely near an historic lodge building.
The closure supports Newport City Council’s ongoing redevelopment of the nearby Tredegar Park Lodge.
Access to the car park will also be limited on the day, although pedestrian gates will remain open.
Other park attractions such as the play area, mini golf, skate park, cycle track, and tennis courts will stay open to the public.
The council advised families planning a day out to check ahead before travelling.
The closure falls during term time and may impact those planning early summer visits.
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Splash 'Port is a free-to-use water play area featuring 26 sprinkler features and a large tipping bucket.
It reopened for the 2026 season on May 1 and operates daily from 10am to 5pm, except during severe weather.
The closure supports the redevelopment of the nearby lodge building, which sits close to the park’s main entrance off the A48.
Described by council planners as "overgrown and derelict," the lodge is being transformed into a café, offices, and an outdoor seating area, with a courtyard garden extension also planned.
The project is being delivered by Willis Construction on behalf of Newport City Council and funded through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
Significant progress has been made.
The lodge roof has been replaced and the chimney is being rebuilt.
In January 2026, cabinet members and local councillors visited the site to view the ongoing work.
The café project forms part of the council’s broader vision for the park.
The park regeneration scheme has already delivered a refurbished tennis courts complex, improved toilets and changing facilities, and an upgraded play area.
Newport City Council acquired full ownership of Tredegar Park in 2024.
The Splash 'Port attraction opened in summer 2024 following more than a decade of campaigning for its return, after the original splash park was shut due to persistent mechanical problems.
Between February and August 2025, the park saw a 34.9 per cent increase in visitors compared to the same period the previous year.
In 2025, Tredegar Park was awarded its first Green Flag, recognising the improvements made across the site.
Splash 'Port is expected to reopen on Wednesday, June 17.
The council has not yet announced an opening date for the new lodge café.
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