Children in Moodiesburn now have a great new place to play, thanks to the opening of a new play area beside St. Michael’s Primary School.
The new space has been created on a site next to the school and is already proving a big hit with local youngsters. The project was delivered by our Community Partnership Team in partnership with the Moodiesburn Community Action group, bringing together local people to create something special for the community.
Pupils from St. Michael’s Primary and Glenmanor Primary had asked for new play equipment to create a fun and welcoming play area at the top part of Moodiesburn. Through consultation sessions with both schools, their ideas were gathered and developed into the final design.
The result is a bright, engaging play space featuring new equipment chosen with young people in mind. Drainage improvements were also carried out on the site to help ensure the area can be enjoyed all year round.
The children even helped add a personal touch. Pupils from both schools took part in a Design-a-Sign competition, creating imaginative ideas for new signage that will welcome families to the play area.
Councillor Geraldine Woods, Convener of Communities, said: “We’re delighted to see this fantastic new play area open in Moodiesburn. What makes it special is that local children helped shape it from the very beginning. They told us what they wanted to see, shared their ideas, and helped design the signs. It’s a great example of what can be achieved when we listen to our young people and work together with local community groups.
“This is a wonderful new space where children can play, make friends and enjoy being outdoors, and I hope it will be enjoyed by families in Moodiesburn for many years to come.”
The project was funded through our Local Development Programme.
At the official opening, pupils from both schools gathered at the new play area to celebrate. After receiving goody bags from the contractor, they wasted no time in putting the new equipment to the test, filling the space with laughter and energy.