Soaring temperatures drew people to parks across the borough as summer arrived in style this weekend.

With a peak of 30C on Sunday, crowds flocked to Stanborough Lakes and Splashlands to cool off, and our photographer was in the park to capture these sunny scenes.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Thomas family enjoy the hot weather.The Thomas family enjoy the hot weather. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Alissia, 8, at Stanborough Lakes.Alissia, 8, at Stanborough Lakes. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Stefan, 3, enjoys his ice-cream at Stanborough Lakes.Stefan, 3, enjoys his ice-cream at Stanborough Lakes. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Scarlett Manning, 11, at Splashlands.Scarlett Manning, 11, at Splashlands. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Deeyan, 6, has fun in the splash park.Deeyan, 6, has fun in the splash park. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Eriko, 3, has fun in the splash park at Stanborough.Eriko, 3, has fun in the splash park at Stanborough. (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Pauline and her daughter enjoy Splashlands water park during the heatwave.Pauline and her daughter enjoy Splashlands water park during the heatwave. (Image: Karyn Haddon)