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First look at huge new destination playpark in Fife

The £700,000 facility has been installed at Lochore Meadows Country Park.

Ava Paterson, Primary 3 at St Kenneth's RC Primary School enjoying the new play park at Lochore Meadows. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Ava Paterson, Primary 3 at St Kenneth's RC Primary School enjoying the new play park at Lochore Meadows. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

A huge new destination playpark has opened in Fife.

The £700,000 facility has been installed at Lochore Meadows Country Park.

It features 80 different activities and is capable of hosting up to 200 children at a time.

The playpark, which has been years in the making, features accessible paths that take youngsters through distinct zones – toddler, junior, dynamic and sensory.

Lochore Meadows playpark features unique sensory dome

The sensory dome combines climbing with a range of sensory play – the first of its kind anywhere in Scotland.

A big turn out to get a first look at the huge new facility.
A big turn out to get a first look at the huge new facility. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Some of the new attractions.
Some of the new attractions. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The £700,000 new destination play park is now open.
The £700,000 new destination play park is now open. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
One of the 80 new pieces of play equipment at Lochore Meadows.
One of the 80 new pieces of play equipment at Lochore Meadows. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Cheryl Sibbald and daughter, Imogen Law, 7, enjoying the new park. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Ava Paterson (Primary 3 at St Kenneth’s RC Primary School) Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
left to right are councillors Darren Watt, Lea McLelland, Mary Bain Lockhart and Alex Campbell about to cut the ribbon. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The new play park at Lochore meadows is now open.
The new play park at Lochore meadows is now open. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
representatives from Fife Council, NHS, Fife Environmental Trust, Friends of Lochore Meadows enjoy the opening. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The new rainbow tunnel.
The new play park at Lochore meadows is now open. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The attractions are designed for children of all abilities.
The equipment is designed for children of all abilities. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

There are also climbing frames, ropes, trampolines and several large slides.

Operator Fife Council has worked closely with the NHS and playpark designers to ensure the attraction is inclusive and accessible.

The playpark is located between the previous play area and the events space used for the likes of Rockore Festival.

The new Lochore Meadows playpark opened on Thursday and photographer Steve MacDougall was there to capture the action.

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