Residents' joy as new play park installed at Glasgow development

Locals were delighted to see multiple play areas, including swings, roundabouts, seesaws, balance boards, rope walks and stepping stones, placed within the North Glasgow community of Sighthill.

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Toni McInnes visited the playground for the first time today with her children, Aria and Cole.

She said: "This will be so much help. There is only really one park and there aren't any swings there. The kids are obsessed with swings.

"We stay with my mum quite a lot and they just have toys everywhere, they are constantly on the swings.

"This park is just around the corner for us, so it will be so much fun.

"I like that you need to walk to certain parts of it as well, it passes the time a wee bit more."

Toni McInnes with her children Cole, age 8 and Aria, age 5 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)

Henry Eze and his son Brian have enjoyed the monkey bars and slides at the park.

The Springburn resident said: "We don't come regularly but he just finished school so we play for 15 minutes before we head home.

"He enjoys it a lot.

"There is Springburn Park near us, but he goes to school in Sighthill and for now, he prefers this because it's new and the equipment here is very modern.

"There are lots of different facilities, including a trampoline. It's quite unique.

"It makes it his preferred choice, especially as it's a minute's walk from the school."

Henry Eze and his son Brian, age 7 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)

Hayleigh Young brought her daughters to play after school.

Brogan and Marci's mum said: "This is our first time here, I have never noticed it before.

"I just saw it as I was driving through the other day.

"It's really good, where I stay there are no parks at all. This is the closest to where we live.

"We will definitely be coming here."

Brogan McLean, age 9 and her sister Marci, age 4 (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)

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Structures were installed by Glasgow City Council with more in the works, by Keepmoat, the developer of the area.

Tim Metcalfe, regional managing director at Keepmoat, said: “One of the key features of the development that will help to bring the community together are the play parks.

“The play parks are located centrally in the development pockets and will be highly visible. Inclusivity is a key concern for the development and therefore the parks are accessible and suitable for multiple ages and ability levels.

"They will feature fully secured sections for safety and peace of mind. For residents that aren’t able to, or won’t benefit from the play areas, we’ve established numerous gardens to ensure that outdoor access is available for everyone.

“Glasgow City Council is also providing play areas and communal outdoor seating with relaxing vistas that will supplement our own and ensure that everyone can enjoy the benefits of living in our NorthBridge development.”

Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, chair of the Sighthill TRA Local Delivery Group, said: “The new linear park in Sighthill is a fantastic place for local people and visitors to enjoy. 

"The play facilities at different locations in the park - as well as the climbing wall at the adjacent Canal Terrace - are great for families and children, and a key part of the transformation of Sighthill.”

Have you used the playparks? Share your thoughts with our reporter by emailing Eszter.Tarnai@newsquest.co.uk.