Plan for Play Concept Plans

Published 24 April 2026; last updated 05 August

Refurbishment & replacement play spaces 2026

Here we are sharing approved play space concept plans for Phase 1 refurbishment & replacement projects, as they become available. The images below show finalised designs for play spaces at:

Once completed, a project’s concept plans are shown below current/scheduled projects – completed projects.

Bourne Valley

Turbary Close, Poole BH12 4HD

Bourne Valley is a Natural Play Space project.

Works scheduled – start on site 20 July. Anticipated completion date 28 August.

Budget £139,800.

Noyce Gardens

Bournemouth BH8 OJZ

Noyce Gardens is an Urban Replacement Play Space project.

Works scheduled – start on site 21 August. Anticipated completion end September.

Budget £181,500.

Mallard Road

Bournemouth BH8 9PJ

Mallard Road is an Urban Refurbishment Play Space project.

Works scheduled – start on site 10 September.
Anticipated completion mid October.

Budget £104,000.

Muscliff Park

Shillingstone Drive, Bournemouth BH9 3LR

Muscliff Park is an Urban Refurbishment Play Space project.

Works schedule – dates to be confirmed.

Budget £134,700.

Kings Park

Ashley Road, Bournemouth BH1 4NN

Kings Park (Ashley Road) is a Neighbourhood / Destination Replacement Play Space project.

Works schedule – dates to be confirmed.

Budget £186,200.

Hamworthy Park

Lulworth Avenue, Poole BH15 4DH

Hamworthy Park is a Neighbourhood / Destination Replacement Play Space project.

Works schedule – dates to be confirmed.

Budget £187,900.

Hatchards Field

Rossmore Road, Poole BH12 2HQ

Hatchards Field is an Urban Refurbishment Play Space project.

Works schedule – dates to be confirmed.

Budget £103,500.

Baiter Skatepark

Newfoundland Drive, Poole BH15 1XR

A destination skate and wheeled play facility.

Works subject to planning permission – online at Planning Application No. P/26/02919/FUL | BCP Register

Budget £400,000.

Baiter Skatepark Redevelopment - FAQs

Why isn’t a skate bowl included?

Baiter Skatepark is located on a historic landfill site and in an area of risk of flooding. This limits how much excavation can take place. The design team has focused on creating the best possible riding experience, within the site’s constraints.

Why is there no pump track?

The funding for this project is specifically for improving the existing skatepark. While a pump track is not included in the current scheme, BCP Council has heard the feedback from residents and users and will look to develop this further as part of the next phase of Plan for Play improvements.

Why aren’t my comments included in the revised scheme?

All feedback has been carefully considered. However, not every suggestion can be included. The design must balance different views, the available budget, site constraints and safety requirements. Even if a suggestion has not been included, all comments help inform the project and future improvements.

The scheme feels too busy – can you remove some of the features?

The proposed features have been informed by consultation feedback and designed to provide a high-quality riding experience. We recognise that riding styles and preferences vary and that the proposals may not meet everyone’s expectations. The current planning application will help establish the key parameters and constraints for the project.

We are providing another opportunity to discuss the finer details of the scheme in line with planning and project requirements befire finalising the scheme for construction. Please join us at Poole Park Pavilion on Thursday, 13 August between 6-7.30pm – details at bcpprojects.net/baiter-skatepark-final-consultation

Completed play space refurbishments

Treasure Island

Cliff Drive, Poole BH13 7JF

Treasure Island (aka Pirate Park) is a Themed Replacement Play Space project.

Works completed, play space reopened 20 June 2026.

Budget £130,951 joint funded through Neighbourhood CIL and Canford Cliffs Land Society. 

Project details

Updated Budget Phase 1, £4.6 million
Funding Various sources – Community Infrastructure Levy, developer contributions, third-party funding and ring-fenced reserves
Project Leader Rebecca Whelan-Edmonds, Programme Manager, BCP Council
T. 01202 123432
E. greenspaces@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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