A post on a Beauly social media site said: “Massive community effort in Aird Road.
“We would like to thank all involved in making this happen, Beauly Community Council and Beauly Gala for donating the funds to allow us to purchase the bark so the kids don’t need to wait until April.”
Around 50 playgrounds of the 300-plus council-operated sites have had equipment removed or fencing erected without warning.
Playpark closures across Inverness have also caused concern.
Inverness South councillor Ken Gowans said: “I am deeply concerned that play areas have been closed due of a lack of basic maintenance.