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New outdoor activities are coming to Falkirk’s Helix Park after council planners gave recently submitted proposals the thumbs up.

Falkirk Council – under the name Sam Stokes – submitted a planning application to bring a range of activities to the popular park – home of the world famous Kelpies –including bungee trampolines, bumper cars, a mobile climbing wall and a high ropes course.

Council planners, working under delegated powers, granted permission for the proposal to go ahead on Friday, August 11.

The trampolines and bumper cars will be on the paved area next to the Plaza Cafe with an option for siting two additional activities – such as a high ropes course and/or a mobile climbing wall – on the lawn area.

Helix Park - home of the world famous Kelpies - will soon have some exciting new features for all the family to enjoy
(Picture: Michael Gillen, National World) — Helix Park - home of the world famous Kelpies - will soon have some exciting new features for all the family to enjoy (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

The equipment will only be operated during daylight hours and will run at weekends and public holidays throughout the year. During the peak summer period – June to September – the activities will run up to seven days a week.

Falkirk Council planners give green light for new features at the home of the Kelpies