We were delighted when we learned that Cuthill Park had been commended at a recent awards ceremony to recognise quality outdoor play experiences for children.
Cuthill Park was commended in the Play in the Community category of The Nancy Ovens Play Awards.
The nominating party gave the following statement:
This fabulous playground has been developed by the local community. It has a strong focus on natural surroundings, lots of natural materials, a brilliant playground, a viewing post for inspecting the smaller wildlife in the park, a telescope which overlooks the sea to Fife. Lots of green space and is a secure safe place for families to visit. The park hosts occasional small community events and is beautifully decorated with murals painted by local friends of the park and a small allotments area. It's also home to beautiful wrought iron gates. There's something for everyone here! A truly delightful space with a focused community leadership.
To anyone visiting the park for the first time, it is hard to imagine that a mere 4 years ago, the park had no amenities bar a bin and scored the lowest rating in terms of quality of any play park in East Lothian.
We
are really thrilled to have our hard work recognised - and not just our efforts - East Lothian
Council's Amenity Services team have been very supportive in helping
us create a very special play park for all sections of the
community.
Today, the play area is well used and much loved - in fact it must be one of the tidiest play parks around!
Creating
the play area has been a lengthy process during which we forged great
partnerships with local groups, schools and the Council. We have no intention of resting on our laurels! We are reinvigorated start to create a Woodland Learning Zone in the park.
We hope you can join us Wednesday 5th October 9.30 - 11.30 to clear the woods of rubbish and form trails. We'd love to show you our certificate!
