A warning has been issued bot to bring dogs to a Hedge End paddling pool after a group arrived with five and said they would return.
Staff asked a group of adults to leave the children’s paddling pool. The incident happened at St Johns Paddling Pool in Hedge End on Thursday evening.
A Hedge End Town Council spokesperson said the pool was "specifically designed as a safe space for children" and does not allow dogs.
The spokesperson explained that dog claws could damage the pool's specialist safety surfacing, and dogs could contaminate the water, even if any mess is cleaned up.
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The council said some children are scared of dogs, which could make them uncomfortable or stop them using the pool.
A council spokesperson said: "Our staff politely explained the rules and asked the group to leave, but were told they would simply return.
Our staff work hard to keep the facility safe, clean and well maintained, and they should not have to face confrontations simply for doing their job."
The council urged visitors to follow the rules so every child can enjoy the paddling pool.
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