South Queensferry George V Park Play Area
South Queensferry George V Park Play Area
Play area improvements to increase the use of local parks
ELGT in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council designs were produced to improve the play area at George V Park in South Queensferry following consultation with the local community. KGVP South Queensferry Playground Design
The project, was partially funded by a £39,661 grant from FCC Communities Foundation to provide an accessible roundabout, a triple bay swing and a frigate boat play unit.
It will aim to transform and change the local perception of the play park by improving the equipment and accessibility which will in return increase the use of the local facility and improve the health and wellbeing of the local community. The physical works carried out on the playpark included the removal of some of the existing play equipment and the playing surface. It has been replaced with a carpet safer surface and 7 new pieces of play equipment for both toddler and junior aged children.
Before After
Funded by: City of Edinburgh Council, FCC Communities Fund
Outputs:
- 7 new pieces of play equipment including a play unit for toddlers and an assault course for older children.
- A new safer surface
Outcomes:
- Increased use of outdoor play
- Improved appearance of the local greenspace
- Less antisocial behaviour