Swinney to announce £25m funding for councils to improve play parks

Highland youngsters creating opportunity for play in Dalneigh

Young people from Dalneigh Youth Club have designed an extension to Hawthorn Drive play park as part of a community-driven project in Dalneigh.

Swinney to announce £25m funding for councils to improve play parks

The First Minister said the funding was part of a play-based action plan and 'vision statement'.

£25 million for play park renewal

First Minister John Swinney is set to announce £25 million of funding to local authorities to invest in the renewal of play parks across Scotland.  All councils will receive a share of the funding to improve the standard of existing play parks – helping to ensure children have access to safe environments to play and socialise in.  The funding is supported by the Play Vision Statement and Action Plan for 2025 – 2030, which has been published toda…