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Play areas
Slide, swing, balance or climb… our play areas offer lots of opportunities for adventure, fun and relaxation.
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Our Amenity Services play squad look after 121 outdoor play areas across the county. The spaces are designed to be diverse and engaging for children and young people aged 0-17.
Our play areas have a unique mix of play equipment to meet a wide range of ages and abilities. A strong emphasis on accessibility and inclusion means there’s something for everyone.
Find the nearest play area to you or explore somewhere new:
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Children’s right to play
Children’s right to play is enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Research has demonstrated both the individual and societal benefits of play for children and young people. It’s now known that play leads to a wide range of beneficial outcomes across the cognitive, physical, emotional and social developmental areas. It has also been shown that play has positive societal outcomes through building healthier and more tolerant societies.
“Opportunities for play should be at the heart of all communities as it provides so many benefits for children and young people from helping to foster independence, developing imagination and resourcefulness to building friendships and confidence.”
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Play themes
There are eight different categories of play equipment that currently are, or could be incorporated within East Lothian Play Areas. By presenting this information, we aim to assist residents to make informed decisions when completing Play Area Consultations.
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Play area consultations
Play Sufficiency Assessment
The Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) is intended to provide an overall picture as to the provision and distribution of outdoor play opportunities for children across the totality of East Lothian.
Funding and support for community organisations
We are here to support local community groups, help shape local parks, play areas and green space via community empowerment.