Our charity enhances parks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole so that people and wildlife can flourish

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What we do

We are a small but perfectly formed independent charity devoted to enhancing Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s parks and green spaces for everyone to enjoy. Parks breathe life into our towns providing our communities with precious spaces to get together, exercise and play.

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Summer fun for all the family

This summer, join us for fun and FREE nature activities for all the family. There’ll be butterfly walks and crafts, pond dipping, minibeast hunts and more.

There’s plenty to do for adults, too. Discover nature and get crafty with pebble painting, nature walks, and our GreenFingers gardening groups will be busy in parks across the area.

We look forward to seeing you.

Ranger Work Experience – Summer Sessions

Are you, or do you know someone aged 16-25 years old who’d like to gain valuable environmental skills?

This July and August, with even more Young Adult Ranger Work Experience sessions available, you have the opportunity to complete 6 sessions during the summer break and receive a certificate. Summer sessions include species surveys, woodworking, veg growing, pond and meadow management, park maintenance and community engagement.

To find out more and register your interest, please contact: ranger@parksfoundation.org.uk or call: 01202 143724.

To see what sessions are coming up, click below and use the ‘Event Type’ filter to search ‘Ranger Work Experience’.

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Support Redhill Paddling Pool

Redhill paddling pool has been a family staple for years, drawing local parents and children to Redhill Park each summer.

This summer, those of us enjoying the Redhill paddling pool can make a voluntary donation towards the continued opening of the pool. All donations (small or large) will support the pool’s high maintenance costs and make a real difference to the sustainability of the pool.

Together, we can keep Redhill paddling pool open for future generations of children to enjoy. Thank you for your support. Click to find out more.

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Projects

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Creating inspirational parks that improve people’s health and wellbeing, reconnect people with nature and bring diverse communities together.

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Stay up to date

Join our email newsletters and be the first to know the latest about our charity’s projects and activities across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole – straight to your inbox.

  • The Parks Foundation – our monthly newsletter, full of updates and information about our charity’s projects, events, cafés, fundraising, and opportunities to get involved.
  • Parks in Mind – our monthly programme listing our upcoming wellbeing activities for adults.
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