A group of youngsters has designed an extension to a park as part of a community-driven project. The Dalneigh Youth Club is encouraging young people to spend more time outdoors by planning an extension for the Hawthorn Drive play park. Funded by The Highland Council and Dalneigh and Columba Community Council, the project has brought local community groups together with youth club members to create a new play area for teenagers.
Chair of the communities and place committee, Cllr Graham MacKenzie, said: “Play is fundamental to the wellbeing and development of children of all ages in communities across the Highlands and this project is a fantastic example of a community-led collaboration. “The views of children and young people should be valued when developing play parks in their local areas and by investing in these community assets we can support young people with their physical health, mental wellbeing and future development.” The project was supported by local ward members from Ward 14 Inverness Central who congratulated the youth club members and community organisations for their commitment to the project and creating an opportunity to encourage young people to spend more time outdoors.
Led by Dalneigh youth leader Shannon Kelly, and Highland Council staff, Dalneigh Youth Club members took part in workshops to design an additional play area and select new equipment, including a climbing frame with monkey bars and nets, a hammock and a zipline, which is due to be insta.
