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 boast wellbeing.
BCP Council’s parks and green spaces team will carry out the work which is expected to take between four and six weeks.
Canford Cliffs ward Councillor John Challinor said: “Whilst 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.”
Peter Dawes, chairman of Canford Cliffs Land Society, said: “We are very pleased to be joint-funding this project with BCP Council.
“The society funded the original play equipment several years ago so this provides a logical continuation to our involvement with the local community.
“It also complements our other community-based activities which include providing flowers in the village and the annual Christmas lights.”
Cllr Sandra Moore, portfolio holder for play strategy at BCP Council, said: “By working alongside passionate community groups and residents, our team is now able to deliver real improvements that we know will be loved by the community for generations to come.
“As we kick-start the major refurbishment phase of Plan for Play, I am excited to see more upgrades taking shape across our towns – revitalising spaces that matter to our residents.”
Cllr Andy Hadley, portfolio holder with responsibility for parks at BCP Council, said: “Treasure Island marks the start of a big year for play spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
“Our team is hard at work implementing repairs and improvements at dozens of sites across our three towns alongside major refurbishments at Anchor Close, Kings Park, Mallard Road and Noyce Gardens – to name just a few.
“These improvements are putting play back at the heart of communities – upgrading already cherished green spaces into vibrant, accessible places for families to enjoy together.”