Whin Park, Inverness, fully reopened.

The public are being informed that Whin Park, Inverness has now been fully reopened for public use.

Earlier today (14 April), Whin Park went through a full safety inspection by the equipment suppliers, Jupiter, and their installers, after a maintenance issue was reported over the weekend involving a loose bolt on the climbing net, which led to a rope becoming detached.

The Highland Council's Play Inspection Team attended the site on Saturday morning (12 April) and took the unit out of use until such time as Jupiter could attend.

Jupiter advised, “We take all safety matters extremely seriously and responded with urgency - dispatching a team to site at 09:30 today to resolve the issue swiftly and professionally."

The net climber has been reopened today.  In addition, the Council has ensured the public toilets have had the opening hours extended during the current school holidays, and more benches and picnic tables are due to be installed at the park soon. We would like to use this opportunity to notify the public that some of the play equipment is strictly for under 18s use only. 

The Council will increase their inspections for the foreseeable future, we have worked closely with Jupiter today and are grateful for their swift response to our concerns. 

Jupiter added: “Whin Park has enjoyed a busy first 10 days since reopening. As a destination park, it has experienced significantly higher footfall than a typical local playground, and we are thrilled to see the community embracing it so enthusiastically.

"Over the weekend, a maintenance issue was reported involving a loose bolt on the climbing net, which led to a rope becoming detached. As part of our response, a comprehensive inspection of all play equipment and fixings has been carried out to ensure everything remains secure and in top condition.

"We would like to take this opportunity to reassure the public that the new playground has been installed and inspected in accordance with BS EN 1176 standards. It is fully compliant and safe for continued use. Regular maintenance and inspection are essential parts of ensuring long-term safety and performance.

"We are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards and ensuring that Whin Park continues to be a welcoming and secure space for families to enjoy."