More than £2 million has been invested to upgrade play parks and open spaces across Renfrewshire.

Two wheelchair-accessible swings have been installed in Paisley's Barshaw Park and Renfrew's Robertson Park, while new modern playgrounds have been developed at each site to improve children's health, learning and social inclusion.

In addition, a world-first castle structure has been developed in Robertson Park. The unique three-tower construction contains containing a rappelling wall, rung ladder, hand over hand monkey bars, vertical climbing net and two separate styles of rope traverse.


Other features include significant upgrades made to pathways, roads and drainage systems.

A further £250,000 is set to be invested in five neighbourhood parks to enhance the visitor experience. Planning is underway to identify which parks will receive part of the funding, with works expected to take place during 2018.

Cllr Cathy McEwan said: "I'm delighted that the works to the facilities in both Barshaw Park and Robertson Park are complete and they have made a significant difference to our two main community parks.

"The new play equipment, including the wheelchair accessible swings, will provide a safe, positive environment for our young people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.

"This coupled with the improvements to the pathways and drainage means these parks will provide a fantastic space for the community to utilise for years to come."

(LM)