While Poole's beaches are famous, the town also boasts an impressive network of green spaces, offering tranquil escapes, vibrant play areas, and stunning views – all completely free.
Free Parks & Gardens in Poole: Your Summer Checklist
Described as the jewel crown of Poole and a haven of peace and rare beauty. It features a central lake, extensive green space for picnics, walking, feeding the ducks, and children's indoor and outdoor play areas. It is centrally located and easily accessible, with free parking available.
A unique combination of park and beach, offering panoramic views towards the Purbeck hills. It features a large fenced playground with a paddling pool (open during the summer) and fabulous playground facilities for children, making it ideal for families. The tremendous views are worth the visit alone, and it is also really dog friendly.
Spanning over 100 acres of award-winning gardens, woodland and shoreline. It features the New Spurrier's Play Park, Wooden Play Trail, and opportunities for woodland walks, play trails, stunning gardens. It offers free admission and houses the Holes Bay Nature Park.
Harbourside Park (Baiter & Whitecliff)
Comprising Baiter and Whitecliff recreation grounds, this park offers vast green space. It includes a level footpath that takes you from Poole Quay, offering stunning harbour views out towards Brownsea Island. Facilities include a public slipway and skate park at Baiter and a large children's play area at Whitecliff. It is ideal for walking, kite flying, picnics, playground fun, ball games, skating.
Pinecliff Gardens and Play Sculptures
Located in Canford Cliffs, this spot features a wildlife play sculpture trail where children can climb the giant wooden insects. It offers fabulous views over the beaches and Poole Bay from the cliff top garden with a path leading down to the beach.
Coy Pond Gardens & Alexandra Park
For those seeking quieter retreats, these smaller parks offer peace and quiet. Coy Pond Gardens provides pretty riverside walks and a big pond to explore, while Alexandra Park is a small, six-acre formal park perfect for some quiet time away from the town centre.
So what are you waiting for?! Pack a picnic basket and discover the endless free fun awaiting your family in Poole's magnificent parks and gardens!
