Six more play parks in Renfrewshire have been refurbished as part of an ongoing programme to improve outdoor play spaces across the area.
The latest projects have been completed at Robertson Park in Renfrew, Stuart Road in Bishopton, Campbell Street and Poplar Avenue in Johnstone, Ferguslie Gardens in Paisley, and a new outdoor gym at Lochwinnoch Public Park.
Since 2021, more than £5 million has been invested by Renfrewshire Council, the Scottish Government and community fundraising into more than 50 play parks and wheeled sports facilities across Renfrewshire.
The council has also approved a further £2.1 million over the next three years as part of its 2026/27 budget. It says this will allow all council-owned play parks in Renfrewshire to be renewed or refurbished by 2029.
Primary 3 pupils from Kirklandneuk Primary School visited the newly completed play area at Robertson Park to try out the equipment.
Ayla, aged 8, said: “I really like the swing, it’s all amazing. I like coming to the park with my mum and friends.”
Harris, aged 8, said: “I love the swing under the pirate ship, I like sitting on it, it’s a lot of fun. I think I’ll be coming to the park more with my dad and brother over the summer.”
Councillor Jacqueline Cameron, convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board, said: “It’s fantastic to see the transformation of Robertson Park play area and to see local children enjoying the new equipment.
“This project is a great example of how we are investing in our communities, creating modern, inclusive play spaces where children can play, learn and socialise in a safe and fun environment.
“I’m very proud of our investment in our play parks and the additional funding confirmed at this year’s budget over the next 3 years will ensure that every community benefits from high-quality, free play facilities.”
The upgraded Robertson Park play area includes a wheelchair-accessible carousel, a WeHopper seesaw, a gondola swing, pirate-themed toddler play units, balance and climbing equipment, sensory play panels and a bespoke “Man-O’War” multiplay unit built around the park’s existing concrete castle. The work was carried out by Kompan Scotland Ltd.
The council said local residents have been consulted throughout the programme to help shape the design of the refurbished play parks.
| Status | Park or location |
|---|---|
| Recently completed | Robertson Park, Renfrew |
| Stuart Road, Bishopton | |
| Campbell Street, Johnstone | |
| Poplar Avenue, Johnstone | |
| Ferguslie Gardens, Paisley | |
| Lochwinnoch Public Park (new outdoor gym) | |
| Improvements starting in the coming months | KGV Playing Fields, Renfrew |
| Robertson Park, Renfrew (new quiet play and seating area) | |
| Poplar Avenue, Johnstone (outdoor gym equipment) | |
| BMX track, Erskine | |
| Barshaw Park (new pump track) | |
| New play area, Linwood (location not specified) | |
| New play area, Paisley (location not specified) | |
| Public consultation underway for future projects | Fountain Gardens, Paisley |
| Darkwood Crescent, Paisley | |
| Ferguslie Gardens play area, Paisley | |
| Green Road, Paisley | |
| Elderslie West (Old Road), Elderslie | |
| Thomas Shanks Park, Johnstone | |
| Lyle Crescent, Bishopton | |
| Millfield Meadows, Erskine |
Work is due to begin over the coming months on further improvements, including KGV Playing Fields in Renfrew, a quiet play and seating area at Robertson Park, outdoor gym equipment at Poplar Avenue in Johnstone, BMX track improvements in Erskine, a new pump track at Barshaw Park, and new play areas in Linwood and Paisley.
Public consultation is also underway for future projects at Fountain Gardens, Darkwood Crescent, Ferguslie Gardens play area and Green Road in Paisley, Elderslie West (Old Road), Thomas Shanks Park in Johnstone, Lyle Crescent in Bishopton and Millfield Meadows in Erskine.
Photo Credit: Renfrewshire Council
Photo Credit: Renfrewshire Council
Photo Credit: Renfrewshire Council