Angela Constance MSP Welcomes £1.292M Investment in West Lothian’s Play Parks

Angela Constance MSP Welcomes £1.292M Investment in West Lothian’s Play Parks

Scottish Government Delivering for Local Families

Angela Constance MSP has welcomed new figures confirming that £1.292 million has been invested in play parks across West Lothian ensuring local children have safe, modern, and engaging spaces to play.

This funding, part of the Scottish Governments £35 million national investment, has already transformed play areas in East Calder, and Knightsridge, and many more across the region. With an additional £15 million earmarked for 2024/25, children and families in West Lothian will continue to benefit from upgraded facilities.

Since May 2021, 887 play parks across Scotland have been renewed or are in the process of being renewed delivering on the SNPs commitment to enhance outdoor spaces for young people.

Commenting, SNP MSP Angela Constance said:

This is fantastic news for West Lothian families. The SNP Governments investment of £1.292 million is delivering real benefits to our local communities, ensuring children have safe and exciting places to play.

Play parks are vital for children's wellbeing and development, and this funding shows exactly what the SNP is delivering for families across Scotland.

That's the difference an SNP government makes real investment in our communities and real action to improve the lives of our young people.

ENDS

Notes:

Full details of the investment and park improvements are available here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500446526/

Play Parks Improved in West Lothian Include:

• Blaeberryhill Play Area
• Tippetknowe Play Area
• Springfield Play Area
• Dechmont Park Play Area
• Kirkton South Play Area
• Bellsquarry Public Park Play Area
• Buchan Park (Sport Centre) Play Area
• KGV Blackburn Play Area
• Lanark Avenue 87 Play Area
• Philpstoun Park Play Area
• Burnsknowe Play Area
• Lanrigg Avenue Play Area
• Loch Trool Way Play Area
• Burghmuir Park Play Area
• Letham Park Play Area
• Hollybank Play Area
• Crofthead Community Centre Play Area
• Almondell Country Park Play Area
• Bridgend Play Area
• Gorsebank Play Area
• Kirkfield West Play Area
• Miners Play Area
• Deanburn Play Area
• Langside Gardens Green
• Polkemmet Road Play Area
• Almond Park Play Area
• Aller Place Play Area
• East Calder Public Park
• Mains Park Play Area
• Philip Avenue Play Area
• Water Yett Play Area
• Peveril Rise 49 Play Area
• Knightsridge Adventure Play Area
• Threemiletown Park Play Area
• Springfield Play Area
• Eliburn Park Play Area
• Chestnut Grove Play Area
• Balbardie Park Play Area
• Melbourne Street Play Area
• Oatlands Park Play Area
• Beecraigs Car Park Play Area
• Wester Inch Circle Play Area
• Gowanbank Play Area

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