Parks transformed with new features thanks to investment
ANUMBER of play parks have been transformed w i t h e x c i t i n g n ew features as part of a £ 1.1m investment. After receiving local feedback, parks in various towns across Renfrewshire have been fitted out with new swings, roundabouts, multi- play units, rope nets and more.
Work is under way and nearly completed at Campbell Street in Renfrew, Ardgryffe Park in Houston, Churchill Drive in Bishopton, Crags
Road in Paisley, Elm Drive/ Sycamore Avenue in Johnstone and Dunvegan Avenue in Elderslie.
This is the latest phase of the investment for play parks to receive new equipment.
Eleven parks have already been redeveloped, including Tinto Square in Renfrew and Ben Lawers Park in Paisley, while Robertson Park in Renfrew received a new outdoor gym.
Councillor Michelle Campbell, who is the convener of Renfrewshire Council’s infrastructure, land and environment policy board, said: “We recognise that play parks are key parts of our communities which give young people and families a place to visit to become more active and have fun.
“This investment has been significant and has meant towns and villages across Renfrewshire have seen a boost to their community facilities, with play equipment that they’ve asked for being installed into their local play parks. “I’m delighted to see the latest set are getting ready to open and we’ll continue to work with local people to ensure we create exciting, inclusive play parks for them to visit in Renfrewshire.”
The projects have been funded by Renfrewshire Council’s Parks Capital Investment Fund, the council’s Green Spaces, Parks and Play Areas and Villages Investment Fund, the Scottish Government’s Play Area Renewal Fund and community fundraising.
Renfrew Local Partnership supported the creation of the outdoor gym in Robertson Park.