The £100,000 upgrade of Tarbert play park has completed ahead of schedule and a range of new out-door equipment is ready for the children and young people of the village to enjoy.
Funding was shared between the council and monies allocated from £938,000 Scottish Government funding to improve play parks throughout 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute.
The play park was co-designed by the community thanks to support from the local Parent’s Association and Community Council.
They led local consultation which highlighted the desire for assault-course type equipment to encourage more outdoor activity and imaginative play for children of all abilities. At the centre of the park is Tarbert Towers, an imposing striped tube slide. The unit also includes a double width slide and accessible ramp, alongside a climbing wall and firefighter’s pole.
Councillor John Armour, Policy Lead for Roads, Amenities and Transportation, said: “This is a wonderful playground, and I know it will bring many hours of joy to the children and young people of Tarbert.
“I want to personally thank the Community Council and the Parents Association for all they’ve done. This is very much a partnership between council and community and what we have is a facility that meets the needs of the village. It’s something we can all be very proud of.â€
Tarbert play park is one of 27 facilities throughout 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute that have been allocated a portion of £938,000 from Scottish Government Play Park renewal funding.
| Bute and Cowal ( five play parks) | £167,500 |
| Mid 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp, Kintyre and the Islands (10 play parks) | £368,500 |
| Oban, Lorn and the Isles (one play park) | £33,500 |
| Helensburgh and Lomond (11 play parks) | £368,500 |