Crowds flocking to Hamm's outdoor spas in July
In the heart of summer 2025, Hamm's outdoor pools witnessed a surge in visitors, with the Selbachpark and Süd pools attracting large crowds.
The 50th anniversary of the Selbachpark outdoor pool was celebrated on July 19th, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the popular swimming spot. The day turned out to be the busiest of the month, with around 2,600 people enjoying the festivities, making it the day with the most visitors in July.
Meanwhile, the Süd outdoor pool also saw a spike in attendance, with about 4,500 bathers on July 2nd, marking the busiest day at the pool for the month. Intriguingly, the total number of visitors to the Süd pool in July 2025 reached approximately 18,500, a noticeable increase from the previous year.
However, the year 2022 saw a different story, with significantly lower attendance at the Selbachpark pool compared to 2024 and 2025. This dip in attendance was likely due to specific contextual factors, such as possible pandemic restrictions, local weather conditions, or operational limitations during 2022.
While precise data about these factors is not available, it is reasonable to infer that the anniversary celebrations at Selbachpark in 2024 or 2025 played a significant role in attracting larger crowds. Anniversary events often draw larger crowds due to special programming, promotions, and community interest.
Unfortunately, a water pipe burst at Selbachpark at the beginning of July 2025, causing the wave pool and children's wading pool to be unusable for a week. Despite temperatures exceeding 25 degrees on 14 days and even reaching 30 degrees on four days, the weather was likely too unstable for many to enjoy the outdoor pools consistently.
In other news, the Metal Scene in Hamm has donated sleeping bags to Caritas Hamm, and Hamm has initiated a pilot project for Healer Education. The construction work on Goethestraße in Hamm is nearing completion, and the Selbachpark outdoor pool celebrated its 50th anniversary under clear skies, with temperatures reaching 31 degrees and abundant sunshine.
As we look forward to the coming summer months, Hamm's outdoor pools promise to continue being a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
On the 50th anniversary of the Selbachpark outdoor pool, the busiest day saw 2,600 people attend, enjoying sports in the warm weather. Meanwhile, the Süd outdoor pool also experienced a surge in attendants, with around 4,500 people participating in sports on July 2nd, 2025, despite unstable weather conditions.
