Bournemouth | Posted on August 25th, 2026 | return to news

Bournemouth play area to have a major re-vamp

Cllr Sandra Moore said King’s Park has been one of the most talked about and anticipated projects within the package of upgrades.

Work is to start on 1 September, to upgrade Kings Park play area.

The refurbishment, which see the area essentially re-built from scratch, has an emphasis on climbing, swinging and adventurous play: all inspired by ideas from last summer’s consultation.

Inspired by nature, the design balances challenging play for older adventurers with quieter sections aimed at improving inclusivity.

At the centre of the play space will be a large multi-play unit with ramped access: and upgrades will result in a new wide slide, carousel, wheelchair accessible roundabout and inclusive see-saw.
The work is expected to take around seven weeks.

Cllr Andy Hadley, BCP Council’s portfolio holder for parks, said: “We know just how important Kings Park is to the surrounding community – it is a brilliant park and I am so pleased that we are now able to play back at the heart of it.

“When we first announced BCP Council’s Plan for Play strategy we made clear that King’s Park was a priority site and that community feedback would be central to the final design.

“I hope this demonstrates just how seriously we took that commitment: and I cannot wait to see the refurbishment take shape.”

Funding for the improvements was first announced in December 2024, and a community consultation took place in summer 2025. This feedback directly shaped the final design and, in the months since, a full procurement and design process saw Hags appointed as the supplier for the site.

The major refurbishment is the latest in BCP Council’s extensive Plan for Play improvement strategy – which is seeing more than £4.6million invested into around 100 play areas. Funding for the package of improvements was first approved by councillors in December 2024.

Cllr Sandra Moore, BCP Council’s portfolio holder for play strategy, said: “King’s Park has been one of the most talked about and anticipated projects within our package of upgrades and I know local families will be delighted to see work soon get underway.

“This investment is about so much more than new equipment, though: it’s a commitment that gives future generations fantastic opportunities to be active, build confidence, and make memories that last a lifetime.”