Pirate Park in Poole to get £130,000 makeover

Treasure Island park in Canford Cliffs – known locally as Pirate Park – will be getting a brand-new pirate ship along with upgrades to climbing equipment, slides, sensory play and a miniature zip-wire.

Zones around the park will encourage climbing, balancing and exploring with equipment such as a rope swing and rocking springers. For younger children a play tower will be installed alongside balance beams, and a communication panel. Adapted swings, resurfaced paths, and enhancements to existing equipment will enhance accessibility and fitness equipment will boost wellbeing.

BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) Council’s parks and green spaces team will carry out the work, with Kompan UK supplying the equipment and taking care of kit out. Works began in April and will take between four and six weeks. Canford Cliffs ward Councillor

John Challinor said: “While this playground was not part of the council’s initial tranche of projects, thanks to the generosity of the Canford Cliffs Land Society and the use of the neighbourhood ward fund, we’ve been able to work with BCP Council officers and the local community to design a great new play space for all to enjoy.

“As ward councillors, myself and Gavin Wright are very much looking forward to this project being completed in the summer and providing a fun area for children to play in for years to come.”