Destination play park approved in Glasgow

Plans for a new themed, destination play park–inspired by Port Glasgow’s shipbuilding past and railway heritage – have been given the green light by planners.

The 750sq m area will feature a range of play equipment, including two multi-play climbing frames, swings, a zipline, a group rope swing and a wheelchair-accessible carousel.

Driven by Inverclyde Council, the equipment and spaces will be designed in partnership with Kompan Scotland to feature local landmarks. These include a large climbing structure called the Newark Castle with a cableway crossing a ‘River Clyde’.

The playground, estimated to cost around £300,000, will be located on land east of Parklea Road, west of the nearby community sports facility.