Zip-zip hooray! Noyce Gardens play upgrades get underway
Work is underway on a major refurbishment at Noyce Gardens – which puts the play area firmly back at the heart of the local community …
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Lift-off for space-themed play upgrades at Hatchards Field
It’s all systems go for major upgrades at Hatchards Field! The play area is set for a space-themed refurbishment as part of BCP Council’s Plan for Play strategy …
‘Quacking’ play upgrades to get started at Mallard Road
A major upgrade is coming to Mallard Road play area as part of BCP Council’s Plan for Play, with a host of new play features – from spinning carousels and play panelling, to adventurous swings, slides and climbing equipment …
New adventures to get underway with major refurb of Kings Park play area
Work to transform Bournemouth’s Kings Park play area scheduled to start 1 September – with major upgrades set to bring new life to the much-loved park …
Ships ahoy! Major Hamworthy play area upgrades announced
A £190,000 refurb of Hamworthy Park play area is designed to make the space more accessible than ever before …
Plan for Play Newsletter – July/August
Cllr Sandra Moore, portfolio holder for Play Strategy here at BCP Council, updates readers with the latest project and funding news …
Baiter Skatepark – final consultation 13 August
Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their ideas and feedback last week. The team is now reviewing all comments and using them to further develop & refine the designs …
Damselfly-inspired refurbishment to get started at Bourne Valley play area
Bourne Valley play area is set for significant upgrades as part of our Plan for Play strategy with work getting underway next week …
Fisherman’s Walk Fitness Park Consultation, July
Inspired by the success of the Geva Mentor Fitness Park at Toft Steps, the Steve Bernard Foundation is now consulting on plans for a further fitness park adjacent to Café Riva at Fisherman’s Walk …
Major new Poole skate park plans submitted
Plans have now been submitted to fully refurbish the skatepark at Baiter, with the proposed upgrades being part of BCP’s multi-million pound Plan for Play strategy. …
Plan for Play Newsletter – June 2026
Cllr Sandra Moore, portfolio holder for Play Strategy here at BCP Council, updates readers with the latest project and funding news …
Treasure Island play space reopens following refurbishment!
Budding buccaneers are invited to buckle their swashes for the opening of the refurbished Treasure Island play space, Canford Cliffs! Join us from 11am on Sat 20 June …
Landford Way, Bournemouth – consulting on proposals for a new play space
We’re excited about the potential for a brand-new play space at the Landford Way open space, and we want to hear from the community about their preferences – the online survey closes Sunday 5 July 2026.