Children in Milngavie are enjoying a fantastic new play park right in the heart of the community.
Situated in Milngavie precinct, the new play area replaces an existing facility which had been installed in 2004, and brings a new lease of life to the town centre.
The new facility, which opened in January, incorporates new safety surfacing with colourful graphics, new bowtop fencing and self-closing gates.
Councillor Susan Murray, Vice Convener of the Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, was joined by children from Milngavie Nursery at the official opening of the play area, which was built thanks to a £40,000 investment from the Council.
Councillor Murray said, "Milngavie Precinct is amongst the smaller of the Council's play areas but usually one of the busiest.
"Within 10 minutes of opening it was full and many young children were enjoying the new facility, which was fantastic to see. Feedback from these users has been hugely positive and we are delighted to see it being so well-used."
The new facility features a castle multi-play unit which can accommodate toddlers as well as older children up to eight years of age. Other features include play items such as talking tubes, "springies", a tea cup spinner, play binoculars and a saddle swing.
In addition, new seating has also been installed for parents and carers. There is also a small mural on the inside wall which shows the route of the West Highland Way which starts only a stone's throw away.
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