Cunningham Crescent Skate Park

Cunningham Crescent Skate Park sits on the edge of Ringwood, a proper concrete setup that draws local riders and visiting skaters keen to test themselves on smooth transitions. The park's got everything from a decent bowl section to street-style ledges and rails - nothing fancy, but well-maintained and free to use whenever you fancy it.

It's absolutely worth the trip if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Oakdene Forest Park or Haven Rockley Park and have young teenagers who live on their boards. Experienced skaters will get the most from it, though beginners have enough flat ground to practice without feeling swallowed up by the more technical features. You could easily spend two or three hours here, especially on a quiet weekday morning when there's less queue for the popular sections.

The location works well as part of a broader Dorset trip. It's only a short drive from Forest Edge Holiday Park and Meadowbank Holidays, so you could combine it with the New Forest nearby - proper contrast between concrete and greenery. Summer afternoons can get busy with school groups, so go early morning or late afternoon for a better experience. There's no charge, which is refreshing, and the surface drains well even after rain. Bring pads if you're learning; the concrete's unforgiving. Worth a stop if you've got skaters in tow, though non-riders will get bored within half an hour.