The first all inclusive play park in Scotland has been officially opened by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.
Based in Dunfermline, the Pittencrieff Park project was set up by charity ‘Play As One Scotland’. Costing £200,000 the play area is suitable for both disabled and able-bodied children.
A host of different activities are now open to the general public including a Pendulum Swing, Darwin Unit Climbing Frame and a Wheelchair Trampoline.
One Fife mum who came along to the grand opening was Karen Lessells whose daughter Jessica is wheelchair bound after being born with a rare brain condition.
Brian Rodger, Chairman of ‘Play As One Scotland’ told how the charity was inspired to set up the playground and hope to build more all-inclusive play areas.
He said; “The idea came about because one of our trustees came here before the park was developed. There was a family who had a disabled child and two other siblings. The siblings were running about – but the disabled one, who was happy, wasn’t included in anything. There was nothing here for him. We felt that kids should be able to play together regardless of any disability.”
Mr. Rodger told how the project was paid for through tireless fundraising and kind donations from various organisations including Fife Council.
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