GLASGOW City Council has been slated after a playpark reopened “not safe for children”.

Worried residents in Garnethill fear that the overgrown grass within the local park, which opened last week after weeks being closed during lockdown, could be covering hidden dangers for children.

She’s seeking a return of the “abundance of beautiful parks” that once was - challenging the council to improve the "neglected" areas of the city.

Margaret Salmon said: “The playpark in Garnethill can’t be used as it’s not safe for children, the grass is up to my knees, and who knows what it is hiding – including dog mess and glass.

“We have waited long enough to be able to get out to play, you need to clear the decks to make it safe. I am sure there are many other parks across the city that need attention.

She added: "All over this city we have filthy streets, pavements with weeds and grass growing out of them.

“Kids need decent, clean well looked after parks to play in”

Glasgow City Council say they carried out checks at hundreds of playparks in advance of their reopening last week – with further work set to continue in the next few days.

They ask for continued patience from residents while they get through the “extremely challenging period”.

A spokesman for the council said: “We are still dealing with the effects of the Covid-19 emergency and the delivery of services has still to return to anything like normal.

“We have resumed the grass cutting service in part, focusing mainly on cemeteries, crematoria and other key locations across the city.

“We also undertook checks at more than 400 playparks across the city to ensure they were safe to use prior to the national reopening of play equipment last week, including at Garnethill.

“When resources are available we will undertake maintenance in local community open spaces such as Garnethill Park.

“Work is scheduled to take place in the park this week and we will be cutting grass, litter picking and emptying bins.

“We are grateful for the patience shown by residents as we strive to get through this extremely challenging period.”

** Since this article has been published, park maintenance work has now been completed in Garnethill Park. **