Slades Park

Slades Park Pavilion

Slades Park Pavilion

Public space with cafe, toilets and free wi-fi.
Dogs on leads welcome.

Bournemouth Velodrome

Bournemouth Velodrome

Outdoor velodrome situated within Slades Park, Bournemouth.

3G Football Pitch

3G Football Pitch

Bookable FIFA standard, floodlit 3G football pitch which can be used for 5, 7, 9 and 11 a side play.

Meeting Room

Meeting Room

Slades Park Pavilion meeting room available for hire.

About Us

Active Dorset Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Active Dorset CIO is a Charity that has been established to support local people to become more active. We work with local communities and strategic partners across the public and private sectors in identifying underused spaces which provide opportunities for promoting active lifestyles. We focus on enhancing local facilities so that they are relevant for local people and sustainable for the long term.

All revenue and surpluses raised at Slades will be re-invested to support the delivery of activity or to enhance facilities at the site and encourage a more active and healthy community.



Online Booking

Our online booking system for the 3G pitch, Velodrome and Pavilion is now live. View availability and book now.


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Latest Slades Park News

Junior parkrun directors win BCP Chairman award for outstanding contribution to the BCP Community for Sport.

Junior parkrun directors win BCP Chairman award for outstanding contribution to the BCP Community for Sport.

Posted: Fri, 12 May 2023 16:15

Yesterday Event Directors Emily and Debbie won the BCP Chairman award for outstanding contribution to the BCP Community for Sport for their work with Slades junior parkrun.

Junior parkrun celebrates its 100th event!

Junior parkrun celebrates its 100th event!

Posted: Wed, 10 May 2023 12:49

Slades Park Junior parkrun celebrated a major milestone on Sunday as it held its 100th event. The weekly 2km run for children aged 4 to 14, which takes place every Sunday at Slades Park in Bournemouth,...

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