Broughton play park has benefitted from a full refurbishment, with all-new play equipment and surfacing being installed, as part of the Council’s investment in play facilities.
New features
Features of the upgraded play park include a double tower unit with a spider net, fireman’s pole, climbing net and slide, a tipi carousel, mini twister, trim trail, swings and several other items.
Many of the new pieces of equipment installed have been designed to include accessibility features, meaning play opportunities for young people of all ages and abilities.
A variety of construction materials have been used including highly durable Robinia and pine wood sourced from responsible, sustainable forestry.
Our play parks investment commitment
It is the latest play facility to have undergone a full refurbishment as part of our commitment to spending almost £5million to enhance play facilities and provide meaningful play opportunities for all children and young people.
This prioritised capital investment programme was agreed for the period 2022-2029 with play facility upgrades being planned in consultation with communities across a range of sites.
Since 2022, we have completed the renewal of play parks in 18 communities across the region, ranging from destination play parks and skate parks to local community facilities.
Councillor John Greenwell, Portfolio Holder for Roads and Public Space Development
“Our commitment to improving the play estate across the Scottish Borders is seeing real investment of nearly £5million pounds spent on ensuring future generations of children and young people have modern and fit-for-purpose facilities to enjoy.
“I am extremely pleased to see Broughton now re-opening following significant investment."