Bournemouth’s Kings Park play area set for major upgrade

Work has begun on a major refurbishment of Kings Park play area, bringing new climbing, swinging and inclusive play opportunities to the popular Bournemouth park.

BCP Council started work on 1 September, with the seven-week project effectively rebuilding the play space from scratch as part of its wider Plan for Play investment programme.

The redesigned area will feature new swings, slides, climbing equipment and a zip-wire, with the layout shaped by feedback gathered during a community consultation in summer 2025.

Adventure play will be a major focus, while quieter areas and accessible equipment have been incorporated to ensure the space can be enjoyed by children with a wider range of needs. At the heart of the new play area will be a large multi-play structure with ramped access.

Other additions include a wide slide, carousel, wheelchair-accessible roundabout and inclusive see-saw.

Hags has been appointed to supply the new equipment following a procurement and design process. The Kings Park project forms part of BCP Council’s £4.6million Plan for Play strategy, which is delivering improvements across around 100 play areas.

Other sites benefiting from the programme include Queen’s Park, Treasure Island and Bourne Valley, alongside smaller upgrades at locations including Arne Crescent.