Closure of play parks deemed unsafe sparks angry reaction in Highland communities By Val Sweeney Published: 19:30, 04 March 2021 Get the Inverness Courier sent to your inbox every week and swipe through an exact replica of the day's newspaper Furious parents are demanding a halt to the closure of play parks deemed dangerous by Highland Council. Workmen have begun removing play equipment or closing play areas in various locations, including Inverness and Beauly, to the upset of children and parents who say the facilities are particularly vital during the pandemic. In some instances, they have been told it is down to insufficient bark â designed to cushion falls from equipment â while Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson and Inverness Provost Helen Carmichael were surprised by closures in their ward.