The playpark, which officially opened on 21 July, is situated next to a series of multi-storey flats in Sandyhills. The facility was requested by the local residents' association following concerns over the lack of safe play areas for young children.
Residents approached the neighbourhood renewal team at Glasgow Housing Association (GHA). The playpark project was jointly funded by GHA, City Council and Communities Scotland.
Lorraine McLaren, GHA neighbourhood renewal officer, said, 'The playpark is fantastic and has gone beyond all our expectations. There are 23 asylum seeker families in Sandyhills and the local residents have been working hard to make them feel part of the community.
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