Children, families and local elected members came together to officially open a play area in Eastfield, Shotts.
The facility replaces the previous play area at Brownhill Street, with two separate areas for children of different ages. New equipment includes two climbing cubes, a zip line, an inclusive roundabout, two additional climbing and multi-play units, and several different swing sets.
Both areas also have picnic benches with wheelchair access to allow families to enjoy the park.
Pupils from Alexander Peden Primary School worked with our Community Partnership Team and the local community to design and name ‘The Swingy’ play area.
“The new play area is already very popular with children and families and complements the existing multi-use games area and wheeled sport ramp,” said Councillor Geraldine Woods, Convener of the Communities Committee.
“Congratulations to everyone involved on delivering a fun, inclusive play area for local children and families to enjoy.”
The play area sign was designed by Jayden Swift, a P7 pupil at Alexander Peden Primary School who joined Councillor Woods on 2 November to officially open the park.
The park was funded with £100,000 from our Local Development Programme.