Outdoor Areas with Shade

The weather has been gorgeous in Dorset in the last few weeks, with plenty of sunny and hot summer days.

But not everyone enjoys constant sun exposure. For vulnerable people, too much sun can quickly become uncomfortably hot and even dangerous. It is important to take regular breaks in the shade, wear appropriate clothing, apply sun lotion and drink plenty of fluids.

We’ve put together a list of outdoor attractions, including parks and play areas with benches in the shade. Also longer walks with big trees where toddlers and older kids can run freely without getting overheated.

This is only a small sample. There are plenty more gardens, family-friendly outdoor walks, and play parks in Poole and surrounding areas. You can see them here.

• Springdale Park, Broadstone
• Upton Country Park, Upton
• Pirate Park, Canford Cliffs
• Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs
• Poole Park. Especially the little quiet garden past the land train station
• Alexandra Park, Parkstone
• Littledown Park, Bournemouth
• The Walled Gardens, Moreton
• Bournemouth Gardens, Bournemouth
• Kingston Lacey, Wimborne

We hope you find this useful. As usual, we’ll update this blog if we find new information. Please get in touch if you have any suggestions. Blog written by Maria Vargas.