Irvine dogwalkers were shocked to discover the Woodland Avenue playpark has been repeatedly trashed by mindless vandals.
Yobs targeted the derelict sports pavilion sometime last week where they smashed windows, looted the building, and tossed medical supplies kept inside across the field.
And then over the weekend, a wheelie bin from the nearby Woodlands Primary School was found melted on the field after hooligans torched the rubbish inside.
Joyce Finnigan, who captured the video footage of the park, was appalled to see the destruction while walking her dog on Thursday.
She said: "I walk my dog down the park daily and we noticed a large group of teens, I'd say about 20 of them, but they weren't doing anything at that time.
"They've smashed the windows, set fires, and threw things that were inside the building all over the fields. The whole place is a mess.
"The place is a mess and the building has been empty for years. It's an eyesore and a bit intimidating.
"Every time you go past, the ground is covered in glass. It's just disgusting because it's right next to a primary school and a kids' playpark.
"I registered a complaint with the council and MP Philippa Whitford.
"I think the only positive outcome would be to flatten the building and turn it into a car park to ease congestion around school pick-up and drop off times."
Another dog walker who discovered the burned wheelie bin added: "It's really devastating to see.
"They put money into the park and I've noticed a lot of older people and families spending time at the park as well as dog walkers. It's near a school and has a wee basketball court for the kids – it's just a real shame to see it be treated this way."
North Ayrshire Council confirmed they plan to level the sports pavilion soon.
A spokesman for the council said: "This is a building that is surplus and due to be demolished. We have boarded it up and made it safe and will continue to monitor the area.”
Chief Inspector Gillian Grant, local area commander, said: "Vandalism is unacceptable no matter what form it takes. It creates unnecessary expense for individuals, organisations and indeed the public purse at a time when they are all bearing what are harsh economic times.
“There is nothing whatsoever to be achieved by vandalism other than creating needless expense and upset for others. It harms people’s feelings of community safety and impacts on the appearance of local areas, with the result that visitors and residents can see a community in a negative way.
“We will continue to undertake high visibility foot patrols and engage with residents and young people in particular to try to provide a heightened sense of reassurance and community engagement.”
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