Key Dates - Refurbishment work due to start on 27 April and expected to last 6 weeks

During this time access to the park may be restricted.

Where possible, the workmen will fence off only the areas they are working on, leaving the general green space open. However this may not always be practical and the whole area restricted. Thank you for your patience whilst we all wait to get our new pirate play area!

More updates and news as we get it.

March 2026 - Pirate Park refurbishment in the local news

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/PiratePark

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/PiratePark

March 2026 - Pre‑start meeting with the Playground supplier, BCP Officers & Canford Cliffs Land Society Committee

Pre-start meeting group

final planning meeting

February 2026 - Work starts!

BCP Council start clearing works – cutting back the undergrowth, putting in a new path and replacing the fence round the viewpoint. What a transformation!

January 2026 - Playground design finalised

Following several meetings throughout December and January between BCP Council, the Canford Cliffs Land Society, and our Ward Councillors, the final playground design and equipment is agreed.

November 2025 - Playground supplier selected by BCP Council

August 2025 - Party time!

Centenary Party in the Pirate Park!

A great day with everyone having a good time. Representatives from four potential playground suppliers were at the party to share their ideas and to get feedback on what people want for the updated playground. For photos from the party see https://landsociety.co.uk/gallery/

Centenary Party Poster Small

August 2025 - Low point for the Park as the pirate boat breaks and is removed!

July 2025 - Decision time: CIL Funding Awarded

£70k funding awarded by BCP to replace and repair existing play equipment in the Pirate Park. This matches the planned funding from the Land Society.

November 2024 - Survey results are in & CIL Funding application submitted

September 2024 - Survey to get local views

It’s important to get the views of as many local residents and interested others as possible on the proposed playground improvements. These views will help inform the plans for the playground improvements plus are a vital step in supporting Community Funding from BCP Council. Ideas for various potential play equipment and survey to capture views shared via this website.

Spring 2024 - Idea for a 'Grand Project' to mark the Society's Centenary!

The Canford Cliffs Land Society Committee conceives a plan to mark the 100th anniversary (2025) of the Canford Cliffs Land Society with a big project that will benefit the local community. They decide to hold a celebratory centenary party and fund improvements to the Pirate Park.

Pirate Park in 2023

Pirate Park 2023