# Outdoor Bathing Ponds The King's Cross Pond Club Pond is the UK's First Public Swimming Pond By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-cross-pond-club References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/kings-cross-pond-club-open-air-natural-swimming-pool/37693/) & [kingscrosspond.club](http://www.kingscrosspond.club/) The [King's Cross Pond Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blades-of-fire) is a natural, chemical-free pool situated in the urban area of King's Cross in London. This pool is the UK's first ever public swimming pond, and is designed to give visitors a place to swim, relax and enjoy the urban outdoors. It was designed by Ooze Architects and artist Marjetica Potrc. The pond measures 40 x 10 meters and is surrounded by landscaping including pioneer plants, wildflowers and bushes. Wetland and submerged water plants help filter the water to keep it clean. The pond offers [changing facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-about-baths) and a viewing area, while lifeguards are on hand to cast an eye over swimmers. The King's Cross Pond Club is the latest in an expanding collection of [outdoor swimming facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okana-resort-indoor-waterpark) in the British capital. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Public Swimming Ponds:** Creating public swimming ponds as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional, chemically-treated pools. - **Natural Swimming Pools:** Designing natural swimming pools that incorporate plant filtration systems for chemical-free water. - **Urban Outdoor Spaces:** Developing outdoor spaces within urban areas that promote wellness and relaxation through natural elements like water, plants and landscaping. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-tourism:** Offering eco-friendly and sustainable outdoor experiences to conscientious travelers interested in responsible tourism practices. - **Landscape Architecture:** Developing innovative and eco-friendly landscape designs that incorporate natural elements to create immersive outdoor experiences. - **Swimming Pool Design/manufacturing:** Exploring alternative pool designs and filtration systems that are more environmentally sustainable, cost-effective and safer for public health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Portugal Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Garden-Surrounded Pool House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-pool-house.md) - [Unobstructive Hidden Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knox-bhavan.md) - [Pool Reinvention Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college.md) - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Urban Green Space Overhauls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-green-spaces.md) - [Vibrant Public London Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-1.md) - [Bathhouse Fundraising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indooroutdoor-bathhouse-facility.md)