MORE than £1.5 million could be invested in children's outdoor play areas in Edinburgh over the next five years.
The plans will be considered by Edinburgh City Council's Policy and Strategy Committee next week following a consultation on the Play Area Action Plan.
If approved, the funds will ensure that 80% of the city's homes will be within 800m walking distance of good play space.
Councillor Lesley Hinds, convener of the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee, said: "It is crucially important that every child in the city has access to good outdoor play areas which help development and keep them fit and healthy.
"We believe that play is a fundamental right for every child and is a way for young people to acquire new skills, make new friends and gain an understanding of the world around them.
"This action plan will provide clear direction for investment in play parks over the next five years."
The plan aims to increase the number of households that meet the Play Access Standard as outlined in the council's Open Space Strategy 2010. This recommends every property in the city is within 1200m walking distance of "very good" play facilities and 2000m distance of "excellent" facilities.
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