Cooper Park Masterplan

The Elgin Neighbourhood Board, working in partnership with Moray Council, commissioned MBLA Design Ltd to prepare a Masterplan for Cooper Park. This plan will provide a strategic framework to guide future development and transformation whilst ensuring that the character of the park is preserved.

In October 2023, Elgin was awarded £20m over 10 years from the UK Government to support local priorities, managed by the community-led Elgin Neighbourhood Board. Following two rounds of engagement, the Board identified potential park improvements including a pump track, multi-use games area, fully accessible and inclusive play space, upgraded or new pavilion.

Additional investment is planned through the Levelling Up fund to refurbish the Cooper Park pond and repurpose the existing toilet provision to create a new cafe, toilets and changing places facility. Grant Lodge will also be restored through the Moray Growth Deal.

The Masterplan aims to co-ordinate all current and future activities to ensure a cohesive shared vision for Cooper Park.

Draft Cooper Park Masterplan Proposals

Share Draft Cooper Park Masterplan Proposals on Facebook Share Draft Cooper Park Masterplan Proposals on X (formerly Twitter) Share Draft Cooper Park Masterplan Proposals on Linkedin Email Draft Cooper Park Masterplan Proposals link
Moray Council Approval

Share Moray Council Approval on Facebook Share Moray Council Approval on X (formerly Twitter) Share Moray Council Approval on Linkedin Email Moray Council Approval link

The draft Cooper Park Masterplan was reported to Moray Council for decision to ensure that the Council as custodians of the park are aware of proposals and once the final Masterplan is approved, it will become an adopted planning guidance and must be taken into consideration in decision making.
Moray Council agreed the draft Masterplan and draft Delivery Plan for an 8 week consultation at their meeting on 30th September 2026.
The draft Cooper Park Masterplan was reported to Moray Council for decision to ensure that the Council as custodians of the park are aware of proposals and once the final Masterplan is approved, it will become an adopted planning guidance and must be taken into consideration in decision making.
Moray Council agreed the draft Masterplan and draft Delivery Plan for an 8 week consultation at their meeting on 30th September 2026.
Elgin Neighbourhood Board Approval

Share Elgin Neighbourhood Board Approval on Facebook Share Elgin Neighbourhood Board Approval on X (formerly Twitter) Share Elgin Neighbourhood Board Approval on Linkedin Email Elgin Neighbourhood Board Approval link

The draft Cooper Park Masterplan was presented to the Elgin Neighbourhood Board for approval. The Elgin Neighbourhood Board discussed the draft at their meeting on 24h July 2026 and agreed it to be reported to Moray Council.
The draft Cooper Park Masterplan was presented to the Elgin Neighbourhood Board for approval. The Elgin Neighbourhood Board discussed the draft at their meeting on 24h July 2026 and agreed it to be reported to Moray Council.
Public drop in sessions

Share Public drop in sessions on Facebook Share Public drop in sessions on X (formerly Twitter) Share Public drop in sessions on Linkedin Email Public drop in sessions link

Appointed landscape architects, MBLA and members of the Elgin Neighbourhood Board hosted 2 public drop in sessions at the Cooper Park Pavilion to share early concept design with the community and ask for feedback on proposed facilities.
From the feedback received, the features which had the greatest support were as follows:
• 23% - Water Play
• 23% - Bouldering
• 19% - Pump Track
• 12% - MUGA
• 11% - Gym
Appointed landscape architects, MBLA and members of the Elgin Neighbourhood Board hosted 2 public drop in sessions at the Cooper Park Pavilion to share early concept design with the community and ask for feedback on proposed facilities.
From the feedback received, the features which had the greatest support were as follows:
• 23% - Water Play
• 23% - Bouldering
• 19% - Pump Track
• 12% - MUGA
• 11% - Gym
User Group Workshop

Share User Group Workshop on Facebook Share User Group Workshop on X (formerly Twitter) Share User Group Workshop on Linkedin Email User Group Workshop link

The appointed landscape architects, MBLA and John Gilbert Architects presented the early concept design for Cooper Park and 3 options to redevelop the existing Pavilion to user groups of the park. Attendees were asked to share how they use the park, what might be causing a challenge and how they see the future of the park.

The appointed landscape architects, MBLA and John Gilbert Architects presented the early concept design for Cooper Park and 3 options to redevelop the existing Pavilion to user groups of the park. Attendees were asked to share how they use the park, what might be causing a challenge and how they see the future of the park.