Poole, Sport | Posted on November 13th, 2026 | return to news

Poole skate park to be upgraded

Cllr Andy Hadley said the new design at Baiter has been shaped, and supported, by the people who use and know the park best.

Work to upgrade skate park facilities at Baiter are to take place over the next four months.

Earlier designs were refined to create more free flow space and intuitive riding experience including a reduction in the number of features within the tarmac area, refinements to the concrete skate area, and changes to the colour scheme.

Cllr Andy Hadley, BCP Council’s portfolio holder for parks, said: “Baiter Skatepark has been a hugely popular facility for more than 25 years and these improvements will make sure it inspires and supports skaters long into the future.

“What is particularly pleasing is that the new design has been shaped, and supported, by the people who use and know the park best.

“The result will be a modern, high-quality skatepark that caters for a wide range of abilities and creates an even stronger destination for the skateboarding community here in the BCP-area.”

Construction work, led by Maverick, will get underway on 16 November and is expected to last until March 2027. A section of the adjacent car park will be utilised as a compound for the works.
Cllr Sandra Moore, BCP Council’s portfolio holder for play strategy, said: “The transformation of Baiter is another exciting milestone in our Plan for Play programme.

“Every young person deserves access to high-quality places where they can be active, build confidence, and develop new skills: that’s exactly what Plan for Play is about and I’m delighted we’re delivering on our commitment to residents.

“Whether someone is stepping onto a skateboard for the very first time or perfecting their gazelle flip – this skatepark has something for all abilities.”

BCP Council is investing in refurbishments, improvements and repairs at around 100 play areas across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

The upgrades are the latest in BCP Council’s £4.6million commitment to putting play back at the heart of communities.

Funding for the works has primarily come from developer contributions as part of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and boosted by third-party grants and allocations.