Figgate Park Greenspace Improvements
Figgate Park Greenspace Improvements
New greenspace improvements to Figgate Park.
ELGT has worked in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council and the Friends of Figgate Park to upgrade the play park and provide a new Multi Purpose Games Area (MUGA) along with greenspace improvements.
Through consultation with the local community it was established how they wanted to improve the facilities and biodiversity of the park through improving the equipment and accessibility to enable the young people to be active in their local greenspace.
The physical works included the removal of all the existing play equipment and the old playing surface to be replaced with a rubber safer surface. 8 new pieces of play equipment for both toddler and junior aged children will be installed. New benches and picnic benches will enable friends and family to meet up.
The play park was officially opened by Cllr Val Walker, Convenor of Culture and Communities alongside members of the Friends Group.
There will be a new MUGA which will enable young people to be able to play outdoors in all weathers. To see what the design will look like go to Figgate Park Design
The project will has also provide an opportunity to help make the area around the park greener by planting up new scrubs which will help provide habitats for the local wildlife.
Work has already started on the biodiversity improvements thanks to local volunteers who helped to plant up 180 scrubs.
To find out more about the project email Ross@elgt.org.uk
After many years of campaigning The Friends of Figgate Park are absolutely delighted to, at last, see children enjoying the new facilities in the play park. The old play park was so tired, neglected and definitely past its sell-by-date. Countless hours spent trying to get the project off the ground and with the support and wonderful ideas of the local school children and community the newly upgraded play park has come to life with the help of City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust”. The Friends of Figgate Park
Funded by: FCC Community Foundation, City of Edinburgh Council, Cruyff Foundation, Mushroom Trust
Outputs:
- 6 new pieces of play equipment including a play unit for toddlers and an assault course for older children.
- 2 pieces of all ability play equipment
- A new MUGA
- 3 new picnic tables
- 1 new all inclusive picnic table
- 2 new benches
- A 164 m2 new safer rubber surface
- 180 new scrubs
Outcomes:
- Increased use of outdoor play for children of all abilities
- Increased use of sport for young people
- Less antisocial behaviour
- Improved appearance of the local greenspace
- Improved biodiversity