Our aim is to provide children with a stimulating play environment in an attractively landscaped setting that's fun to use and pleasant to look at.
There are 147 equipped play areas throughout Perth and Kinross which young people can safely access to enjoy a range of active and imaginative play equipment and where parents can meet one another. Use our map to find your nearest play area.
Play areas are typically designed for children aged 4 to 14, with the equipment grouped together by age: 4 to 8 and 8 to 14 within the wider playing area. Seating is provided in all parks while some also have picnic benches.
Improving play areas
Throughout our programme of play area improvements, we work alongside interested communities to create play areas which are best suited to all. You can view some case studies on our Play area improvements page. Public consultations for play areas which we're currently working on, can be found at the PKC Consultation Hub.
If you find that there's interest and enthusiasm in your community for a new or improved play area, we have the tools and experience to support you. Please contact us at communitygreenspace@pkc.gov.uk
Maintenance of play areas
The safety of equipment in play areas are checked and playgrounds cleaned on a regular basis to ensure play areas are safe, well maintained and pleasant to use. If you notice something wrong or becoming unsafe, please report it here.
Our play area standards
Play areas in Perth & Kinross are classified into the following four types according to location and extent of equipment:
Premier play areas which are generally within destination parks
These are the play area standards showing the minimum requirement for our premier play areas. They are based on National Playing Fields Association standards but have been modified to reflect the rural aspects of the Perth and Kinross area.
- Target age group 4-8 and 8-14 in separated areas:
- Active Zone Area: 3000m2
- Number of items of Play Equipment (8-14 age): 8, (4-8 age): 5
- Play Equipment for Disabled Use
- Disabled Access Minimum: 900 mm wide and ramps where necessary
- Grassed Playspace: 600 m2
- Surfaced Playspace: 600m2
- Seating for Adults: 12-20 persons
- Road Safety Barriers and Signs (where applicable)
- Litter Bins: 5
- Playspace Notice Board: 2
- Dog-proof access and fencing
- Adequate safety surfacing
- Shelter and Toilets
- Accessible car parking (on or off street)
- Cycle rack spaces: 10
Neighbourhood play areas
These are the play area standards showing the minimum requirement for our neighbourhood play areas. They are based on National Playing Fields Association standards but have been modified to reflect the rural aspects of the Perth and Kinross area.
- Target Age Group 4-8 and 8-14 in separated areas
- Active Zone Area: 1000m2
- Number of items of Play Equipment (8-14 age): 3, (4-8 age): 2
- Disabled Access Minimum: 900 mm wide and ramps where necessary
- Grassed Playspace: 200 m2
- Surfaced Playspace: 200m2
- Seating for Adults: 8 persons
- Road Safety Barriers and Signs (where applicable)
- Litter Bins: 3
- Playspace Notice Board: 1
- Adequate safety surfacing
- Cycle rack spaces: 6
Local play areas
These are the play area standards showing the minimum requirement for our Local play areas. They are based on National Playing Fields Association standards but have been modified to reflect the rural aspects of the Perth and Kinross area.
- Target Age Group 4-8
- Active Zone Area: 400m2
- Number of items of Play Equipment: 2
- Disabled Access Minimum: 900 mm wide and ramps where necessary
- Grassed Playspace: 200 m2
- Seating for Adults: 6 persons
- Litter Bins: 2
- Playspace Notice Board: 1
- Dog-proof access and fencing (where applicable)
- Adequate safety surfacing
Rural play areas
These are the play area standards showing the minimum requirement for our rural play areas. They are based on National Playing Fields Association standards but have been modified to reflect the rural aspects of the Perth and Kinross area.
- Target age group 4-8 and 8-14 in separated areas
- Active Zone Area: 1000m2
- Number of items of Play Equipment (8-14 age): 2, (4-8 age): 2
- Disabled Access Minimum: 900 mm wide and ramps where necessary
- Grassed Playspace: 200 m2
- Seating for Adults: 8 persons
- Road Safety Barriers and Signs (where applicable)
- Litter Bins: 3 (where applicable)
- Playspace Notice Board: 1
- Adequate safety surfacing
- Social Sitting Area (8-14 age): 2
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