This project will create a more inclusive play experience with the addition of play equipment that is accessible to all children. Community engagement sessions held in the Strathmartine area highlighted a strong desire to enhance Clatto Country Park’s play equipment, making it more accessible for younger children and inclusive for all. The improvements aim to encourage greater use of the green space, supporting health and wellbeing for both children and adults.
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Local Priority: - Improve outdoor play equipment for children
Friends of Clatto is a volunteer group who maintain much of the greenspace, walking areas, wildlife study and information points at the park. We have been working in partnership with Dundee City council Environment team to help enhance Clatto Country park for the local community. The grant will be used to improve the outdoor play equipment for children contributing to the Strathmartine local community plan, by expanding play park equipment to cater for younger children, toddlers and to be more inclusive.
The new equipment will include:
1x Pod seat swing
1x Multiplay toddler unit
The Strathmartine Community Empowerment Team undertook extensive community engagement to gather ideas and priorities for the use of a local fund. The engagement process included:
• 18 in-person engagement sessions across the Strathmartine ward
• 1 online questionnaire made available to local residents
• A total of 330 individuals shared their thoughts and suggestions
From this process, the second most frequently suggested improvement was the installation of new and improved children's play equipment at Clatto Park. This strong level of community interest highlights a clear desire to enhance the play facilities in this location.
Following this, the findings were shared with the Friends of Clatto community group, who agreed to take the project forward into the next stage of development.
In addition to the formal engagement, members of the Friends of Clatto group have also conducted informal conversations with families using the park. Many of these families expressed a wish for more inclusive and age-appropriate equipment, particularly for younger children and children with additional support needs.
This combined evidence from structured consultation and grassroots feedback clearly demonstrates community support and a locally identified need for enhanced, inclusive play equipment at Clatto Park.
In addition to encouraging healthy lifestyles and physical activity, the outdoor area will foster creativity, social interaction, and a sense of belonging. It will also serve as a vital community hub, strengthening ties among families and contributing to overall community well-being.
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