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With its unique beaches, coast and green space, let Poole inspire you to get out and get active – there’s no better way to explore.
From sea fishing to kite surfing, sailing to kayaking, there’s water sports for every taste with starter sessions and expert tuition.
Poole’s sands have played host to a huge range of world class sports including:
- UK Beach Polo Championships
- Sandbanks Beach Volleyball Festival
- Beach Football
- Ultimate Frisbee
- UK Beach Handball Championships
Leisure Centres
Stay fit and active with activities and classes, for all ages and abilities. Facilities include swimming pools, a diving pool, fitness centres, athletics track, OLGA rated trampolining and gymnastics facility, exercise studios and sports halls.
Swimming
Choose one of Poole’s Blue Flag Beaches for open water swimming, with RNLI lifeguarded areas throughout the summer. Or if an indoor pool is more your style, try the conveniently located leisure centres in Poole Town Centre, Rossmore or Broadstone.
Running
With weekly parkrun at Poole Park & Upton Country Park, Poole’s annual Festival of Running, harbourside jogs or beach training, Poole has ideal routes for runners with spectacular views.
Outdoor Gyms
Get active outdoors with free-to-use outdoor gym equipment at many of Poole’s parks and open spaces such as Poole Park and Whitecliff.
Climbing
Try your hand at climbing in an indoor climbing centre.
Speedway
Enjoy the thrill of Elite League Speedway with our very own Poole Pirates. With weekly meetings at Poole Stadium most Wednesdays from March-October see world class riders supported by enthusiastic supporters – a real Poole tradition.
Dog racing
Experience a night at the dogs with greyhound racing at Poole Stadium. Meetings are held every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday evening with the chance to relax and dine in style at the Galley Restaurant.
Tennis
Practice your game at one of the many clubs and courts across the town. Book a court at Poole Park’s refurbished courts, turn up and play at Hamworthy Park or book a session at one of the friendly local clubs:
Branksome Park Tennis Club - Tel: 07717 858691
Poole Park
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Salterns Road - Tel: 01202 740219
Cricket
Matches at various times held in Poole Park.
Golf
For unspoilt heathland courses, panoramic views of Poole Harbour and golf courses featuring in the UK’s top 100, pros and visitors have a choice of four local clubs:
Broadstone Golf Club - Tel: 01202 692595 Option 2
Knighton Heath Golf Club - Tel: 01202 572633
Parkstone Golf Club - Tel: 01202 707138
Dorset Golf & Country Club - Tel: 01929 472244
Bowling Greens
Enthusiasts and spectators can enjoy bowls year round and at its seasonal summer best at a range of clubs and centres across the town.
* Open April – October
Dolphin Indoor Bowls (all year) - Tel: 01202 675551
Branksome Park (Outdoor)* - Tel: 01202 761196
Poole Park (Outdoor) - Tel: 01202 739073
Broadstone Bowls (Outdoor)* - Tel: 01202 659009
BMX / Skateboard Parks in Poole
For flips, half pipes and tricks head to one of our dedicated parks:
Broadstone Way (Off Fleetsbridge roundabout)
Canford Heath (Sherborne Crescent)
Harbourside (Catalina Drive)
Rossmore (Herbert Avenue) - bowl not pipes and ramps
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