Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole | Posted on March 3rd, 2026 | return to news

Play spaces upgraded across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

More than 120 play spaces across the three towns are being repaired and upgraded by BCP Council, with new equipment installed.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is making its largest ever investment into repairs and refurbishment at more than 120 play spaces.

In recent weeks, it has resurfaced Kingston Road playpark in Poole and installed new swings at Churchill Gardens in Boscombe.

The council has also installed new equipment at Seafield Gardens and Moordown Rec.

Behind the scenes, designs for the refurbishments of play spaces in Noyce Gardens, Mallard Road and Muscliff are being progressed.

The green spaces team of landscape architects, project managers and operational colleagues who inspect and install equipment are regularly out in play spaces and parks, whether surveying a site and discussing improvements with users or installing new swing seats and roundabout bearings.

Regular updates on where the improvements are taking place can be found on the BCP Greenspaces social media profiles and project website, and updates are included in the BCP Council weekly residents’ newsletter.

More than 600 residents took part in a consultation last summer, and that feedback has directly influenced plans.

Work completed includes new equipment and essential repairs across sites – from replacing steps at Haskell’s Rec and installing a new swing at Green Road to improving the slide at Littlemoor Avenue and repairing the goal at Seafield Road.

There has also been major refurbishment at Queen’s Park – including a new fort and improved accessibility – as well as improvements at Moordown and Mallard Road, guided by resident priorities and additional funding unlocked through partners and stakeholders.

Cllr Andy Hadley, portfolio holder with responsibility for parks and gardens, said: “We’ve now been able to publish a revised improvement plan, inspired by the ideas from local children, young people and families, outlining the major upgrades scheduled for the next year – alongside a playground-by-playground update on what work will be carried out and during which phase of investment.

“In the coming months there will be full-scale replacements and refurbishments at Treasure Island, Anchor Close, Kings Park, Mallard Road and Noyce Gardens – as well as repairs and improvements at dozens of other sites across our three towns.

“Behind the scenes, our team is working closely with designers and suppliers to make sure each play space reflects the needs of its neighbourhood. We’re also exploring further funding opportunities and supporting community groups who want to get involved.”

Cllr Sandra Moore said: “We know that what matters most to communities is not necessarily our overall plans but specifically the play spaces they and their families use the most; that’s why we’re making sure we share regular updates highlighting work as and when it happens.

“To keep up with that progress, residents can follow BCP Greenspaces on social media, sign up for our specific Plan for Play newsletter, or receive our weekly resident news emails.

“Together, our team is creating welcoming, imaginative and inclusive play spaces for children and families to enjoy for generations to come – and I’m really proud of how we’re transforming local play spaces to better serve their communities.”