Play Area Improvements - Langlee Play Park (Woodstock Avenue)

We asked you which improvements you would most like to see at the Woodstock Avenue playpark in Langlee, Galashiels.  We provided a list of 13 items commonly found in play parks and asked you to prioritise your top ten. There was also an opportunity to add additional comments or suggestions so you could tell us about anything else you felt was needed in the play park. 

108 people responded to our survey, with an additional 30 paper responses from young people from community groups in the local area. 

The top three most popular items were: 

• Swings (flat seat and cradle seat) 
• Basket swing
• Slides

66.67% of respondents said that the play park should cater for 3 - 10 year olds, with 47.22% of respondents saying that the park should cater for 10+ year olds.  

There were 50 additional comments, mostly highlighting: 

• Seating
• The need for CCTV to capture vandalism and dog fouling

We opened the upgraded Woodstuck Avenue Play Park in July 2024, incorporating the equipment that was prioritised by you! As well as your top three items (triple-bay swings, basket swing, and slides), we also installed the following equipment:

• a multi-play unit
• a see-saw
• sensory panels
• a spinner bowl
• a carousel with bars
• a train/carriage for toddlers
• a mini twister
• a large wooden agility trail
• a track ride tower

We are pleased to inform you that the installation of seating and bins is currently under discussion by SBC officers. These amenities will be rolled out across our upgraded play parks in due course. For updates, please contact our Communities and Partnerships team at communityengagement@scotborders.gov.uk, and we will provide you with the latest information.

We appreciate the valuable feedback regarding the installation of CCTV in the play park. While we understand your concerns about vandalism and dog fouling in the park, the installation of CCTV is not feasible at this time due to various constraints, including budget and privacy considerations.  

We take a strong stance against vandalism and dog fouling. If you witness any acts of vandalism on SBC property, please report it to us via our website: Graffiti and vandalism | Scottish Borders Council.

To report dog fouling, please visit our website for more information: Dog fouling | Responsible dog ownership | Scottish Borders Council 

Thank you for your continued support in making our play parks safe and enjoyable for everyone.