INVERNESS’ Whin Park’s play area has reopened following a £500,000 refurbishment and improvement project.
Designed to complement the family activities already available at Whin Park, the new play park now features an interactive Nessie, legend seeker playship, swing area, climbing birds’ nest, adventure mound, scramble net, and an audio-based interactive arch designed to encourage kids to play outdoors more.
Improvement works got underway on 6 January 2025 and were contracted by the Highland Council to Jupiter Play and Leisure Ltd, which appointed Play Works Ltd as its on-site contractor to install the new equipment.
Michael Hoenigmann, MD of Jupiter Play & Leisure, said, “We are delighted to have designed and built the new play area at Whin Park. This was an ambitious project which was completed on time and within budget, and we have enjoyed working closely with the team at Highland Council to create an inclusive and high-quality play area for the community.”
Leader of Inverness and area, councillor Ian Brown, added, “I am very pleased that Whin Park’s newly developed play area is now open to the public. All works have been completed and inspected, and the new interactive play equipment can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. Inclusivity is key to The council’s playpark strategy and the new equipment provides a first-class play offering whilst ensuring that play is for all.”
