A play area has officially opened, bringing new opportunities for outdoor fun.
Children and families in Coltness gathered to celebrate the launch of the new facility on Waverley Drive, affectionately known as Donkey Park.
The new playground, replacing the previous site, was developed by North Lanarkshire Council’s community partnership team in collaboration with school pupils and the wider community.
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Donkey Park play area in Coltness officially opens (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)
Donkey Park play area in Coltness officially opens (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)
Kids who were involved in designing the new play area, along with pupils from St Ignatius Primary School, were invited to attend the opening.
Lily Fercakova (P4) and Evlyn Rinto (P6) from St Ignatius Primary School, who designed the play area sign for the park after winning a creative competition, officially opened the park.
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Donkey Park play area in Coltness officially opens (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)
Donkey Park play area in Coltness officially opens (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)
In line with the community's wishes, the upgraded facility features a donkey-themed multiplay unit.
This includes a double-width slide, tunnel bridge, climbing ramp and climbing pole.
The site also offers a junior unit with a large slide, climbing wall, net and a variety of swings.
Other equipment includes a basket swing, inclusive roundabout, a trampoline, a springer, a pyramid rope climber and a new picnic bench.