Play area improvements gather pace – as next steps outlined for priority sites
Major refurbishments across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s play areas are firmly underway with a number of sites set for upgrades in the coming months …
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Swings and roundabouts: cash boost to deliver even more improvements across BCP
An additional £400,000 has been awarded by BCP Council to support more than 20 green space projects as part of the seventh round of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding …
Major Treasure Island play area upgrade to get underway in April
Prepare to have your timbers well and truly shivered at the new, improved Treasure Island play space, a.k.a Pirate Park, Canford Cliffs. Refurbishment works due to start in April …
Plan for Play Newsletter – March 2026
In this issue Cllr Sandra Moore, portfolio holder for Play Strategy here at BCP Council, updates readers with the latest project and funding news …
Baiter Skatepark drop-in session, Tues 17 March
Drop-in session, 17 March at 608 Skateshop, 115 Parkstone Road, Poole – come along any time from 5pm-8pm to chat with the Baiter Skatepark project team, share your thoughts on the latest design proposals …
Plan for Play Newsletter – February 2026
The second Plan for Play newsletter. In this issue – funding, improvement plan & project updates, and next steps …
Plan for Play Newsletter – December 2025
Welcome to the first Plan for Play newsletter. In this issue – Project overview and updates, next steps and work carried out to date …
Major play upgrades underway; community feedback shaping their future
Play spaces are being put back at the heart of communities, with BCP Council’s green spaces team hard at work in recent months – and even bigger things set to come in 2026 …
Baiter Skatepark drop-in session, Mon 01 December
Drop-in session, 1 December at the RNLI College, Waterfront Suite, West Quay Road – come along any time from 5pm-8pm to chat with the Baiter Skatepark project team, share your ideas and help shape the design …
Swashbuckling fun for all at refurbished Queen’s Park play area
Now open! Repairs have been made to the existing fort structure using recycled plastic and groyne timbers alongside a brand new multi-play climbing frame and replacement swings …
Baiter Park’s new skatepark – help finalise the design!
A new skatepark is coming to Baiter Park, Poole! The initial concept designs are done – now Maverick are asking for your help by filling out the short survey (closes 15 November) …
Plan for Play Face to Face consultation schedule
Refurbish, replace or repurpose? We want to hear your views. Come along to a Plan for Play in-person event to share your opinions & ideas, and ask any questions; there are 12 across the region happening between 29 July – 20 August …
More than 100 play areas to be re-energised through major investment
Children across BCP are set to benefit from revitalised play areas as part of the council’s largest ever investment into repairs …