Spending time outdoors: Celebrating the fantastic green spaces around Chapelton!

Shared outdoor spaces are a vital part of our small but mighty village community here at Chapelton. With a strong sense of togetherness and a commitment to sustainability, spending time outdoors plays an important role in the lives of all our residents, young and old alike. Designed and developed to encourage walking and eco-friendly living, Chapelton offers a variety of beautiful green spaces for everyone to enjoy.

From footpaths and landscaped parks to community gardens and growing woodlands, our outdoor areas are thoughtfully created to bring people together. These spaces are not only perfect for recreation but also serve as gathering points for events, celebrations, and initiatives that strengthen our community spirit.

Whether it’s visiting our playparks, meeting a neighbour for a dog walk, or joining family to take part in community-driven projects like the annual tree planting, outdoor life lies at the heart of Chapelton. This connection to nature and one another is what helps make our village such a vibrant and welcoming place to live.

In this blog, we’re marking a milestone at this year’s tree planting event and sharing updates on our green spaces – including how residents have come together to make a lasting contribution to our newest green space, the junior play park.

Tree planting

Chapelton’s annual tree planting initiative, organised by the Elsick Development Company, continues to be a key part of our community’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Each spring, new residents are invited to plant trees in the 10-acre Chapelton Community Woods, located between Chapelton and Newtonhill. The programme not only supports the conservation of natural resources but also helps plant and grow connections within our blossoming community.

This year’s event marked the 9th year of the programme and included the planting of our 2,000th tree. This milestone tree was planted on Mother’s Day by a mother and daughter duo – a meaningful moment that will be cherished for years to come.

Junior play park coming soon

Exciting news… the brand-new junior play park in Chapelton is nearly complete and expected to open in time for the summer holidays. Below, you can see the sketches and plans created by Simmons of Scott + Simmons Landscape Architects.

Thoughtfully designed to incorporate the surrounding landscape and its natural materials, their innovation and creativity have made this space something truly special. We’re excited to unveil this fantastic new area to the community soon!

Willow weaving

Recently, our wonderful community came together for an ancient craft workshop led by Peter Holmes of Rural Skills Training and his team. As one of the final steps in creating our newest park, residents joined in using traditional willow weaving techniques to frame the area – learning something new while lending a helping hand.

Now, with just the play equipment to install and the ground to be seeded, we’re nearly ready to welcome everyone in the coming months. We can’t wait to see residents and visitors enjoying this new green space. Stay tuned for official updates on the grand opening of our junior park!