Aberdeen Unveils £150m Beachfront Playpark with 23m Sky Tower

Aberdeen is undergoing a major £150 million regeneration of its beachfront, centered around a new, large play area designed to be a key attraction for both residents and tourists. The play park features four distinct zones—The Village for young children, The Woodlands with forest exploration elements, The Sky Tower, a 23-meter tall steel structure offering city and sea views along with thrilling steel tube slides, and The Glens inspired by local wildlife and countryside. The play area's design draws on the city's rope-making heritage and was developed with input from local children and young people, aiming to provide inclusive and challenging play features. The project is part of Aberdeen City Council's wider investment to create a destination where future generations can make lasting memories. A naming competition involving local primary school pupils will soon take place to officially name the play area. The structures are being manufactured in Scotland and are scheduled for completion next year, with all facilities free to use.