What our play park investment programme is
Our play park investment programme installs brand-new equipment as part of a full renewal of a play park or refurbishes existing equipment at play parks in Renfrewshire.
The equipment we install as part of the investment programme is informed by feedback from the public through consultations, so the play parks reflect what you want to see included.
Since 2021, more than £5 million has been invested by the council, Scottish Government, and a small amount of community fundraising, across more than 50 play parks and wheeled sports facilities throughout Renfrewshire.
As part of our 2026 to 2027 budget, we agreed to invest £2.1 million over the next three years to support the ongoing play parks improvement programme. This will ensure that by 2029, all council-owned play parks that were in scope at the beginning of this project will have benefitted from renewal or refurbishment.
Investment works completed
We’ve completed a renewal or refurbishment at these play park locations between 2021 and 2026:
- Anne Avenue (Charles Avenue), Renfrew
- Campbell Street, Renfrew
- Millburn Way (Glebe Street), Renfrew
- Robertson Park (Main Castle Area), Renfrew
- Robertson Park 30 Acre Skatepark, Renfrew
- Urquhart Crescent, Renfrew
- Netherhill Road, Paisley
- Tinto Square, Renfrew
- Victory Gardens, Renfrew
- Barshaw Park, Laura's Playpark, Paisley
- East End Park, Paisley
- Ferguslie Gardens Bottom Play Area, Paisley
- Glencoats Park, Paisley
- Maxwellton Park, Paisley
- South Candren Village Green, Paisley
- Ben Lawers Drive (Hawkhead Park), Paisley
- Jenny's Well, Paisley
- Braids Road, Paisley
- Crags Road, Paisley
- Neighbourhood Park (Skye Crescent), Paisley
- Durrockstock Park, Paisley
- Green Road (Morar Drive), Paisley
- Benston Place (Tannahill Crescent), Johnstone
- Dunvegan Avenue, Elderslie
- Elm Drive / Maple Drive, Johnstone
- Elm Drive / Sycamore Avenue, Johnstone
- Poplar Avenue, Johnstone
- Queens Road, Elderslie
- Spateston, Johnstone
- Thomas Shanks Pump Track, Johnstone
- Campbell St (Mavisbank Terrace), Johnstone
- Ellerslie Street, Johnstone
- Howwood Park (Teen Area), Howwood
- Howwood Park (Toddler / Junior), Howwood
- Kilbarchan Park (Teen Area), Kilbarchan
- Kilbarchan Park (Toddler / Junior), Kilbarchan
- Lochwinnoch Park, Lochwinnoch
- Miller Street, Johnstone
- Sandyflats, Johnstone
- Ardgryffe, Houston
- Houston Public Park, Houston
- Kintyre Park Skatepark, Linwood
- South Mound (Helicopter Park), Houston
- Churchill Drive, Bishopton
- Moss Road Park, Bridge of Weir
- Moss Road Park Skatepark, Bridge of Weir
- Station Road, Langbank
- Stuart Road, Bishopton
- Barwood Park, Erskine
- Inchinnan Playing Field, Inchinnan
- Bargarran, Erskine
- Erskine Skatepark, Erskine.
Investment works in progress
Our 2025 to 2026 programme continues to progress with work soon to be completed at:
- KGV Playing Fields, Renfrew (play area renewal) – June/July 2026
- Robertson Park, Craigielea Road, Renfrew (development of small, quiet play and seating area) – June/July 2026
- Poplar Avenue, Johnstone (outdoor gym installation) – June/July 2026
- Erskine Skatepark (surrounding BMX track improvements) – scheduled for installation July 2026
- Barshaw Park BMX Track, Paisley (conversion to pump track) – July/August 2026
- East Fulton, Linwood (new play area) – July/August 2026
- Braehead Road, Paisley (new play area) – September 2026.
These dates are provisional only based upon equipment delivery times. The dates may be subject to change in the event of adverse weather and shipping delays.
Future play park investments
The following sites will be refurbished or renewed between 2026 and 2029:
2026 to 2027 programme
| Site Name | Proposal |
|---|---|
| Robertson Park (Robinia), Renfrew | Refurbishment |
| Fountain Gardens, Paisley | Renewal |
| Darkwood Crescent, Paisley | Renewal |
| Ferguslie Gardens Top Play Area, Paisley | Renewal |
| Green Road (Morar Drive - Toddler), Paisley | Renewal |
| Elderslie West (Old Road), Elderslie | Renewal |
| Thomas Shanks Park, Johnstone | Refurbishment |
| Lyle Crescent, Bishopton | Renewal |
| Millfield Meadows, Erskine | Renewal |
2027 to 2028 programme
| Site Name | Proposal |
|---|---|
| Blythswood (North Lodge Road), Renfrew | Renewal |
| Knockhill Park (Toddler & Junior), Renfrew | Refurbishment |
| Barshaw Park (Robinia), Paisley | Refurbishment |
| Spey Avenue, Paisley | Renewal |
| Robertson Car Park, Paisley | Refurbishment |
| Crosslee Public Park, Crosslee | Refurbishment |
| Linwood Skatepark, Linwood | Renewal |
| Middlepenny Road, Langbank | Refurbishment |
2028 to 2029 programme
| Site Name | Proposal |
|---|---|
| Kirklandneuk Park, Renfrew | Refurbishment |
| Knockhill Park (Junior & Senior), Renfrew | Refurbishment |
| Ralston, Paisley | Refurbishment |
| Fullerton Street, Paisley | Refurbishment |
| Gleniffer Court, Paisley | Renewal |
| Lochwinnoch Cycle Area, Lochwinnoch | Renewal |
| Brookfield Park, Brookfield | Refurbishment |
| ON-X, Linwood | Refurbishment |
| Kintyre Park, Linwood | Refurbishment |
| Craigburn Avenue, Houston | Refurbishment |
| Horsewood Road Park, Bridge of Weir | Refurbishment |
| Houston Road Park, Bridge of Weir | Refurbishment |
| Churchill Drive, Bishopton | Further Development |
| Park Mains, Erskine | Refurbishment |
How to have your say
We’re currently consulting with the public on works for the 2026 to 2027 stage of our investment programme.
Find out how you can share your views to inform the designs with our play park investment programme consultation.
More information
If you would like more information on our play park investment programme, email us at ei@renfrewshire.gov.uk.