Community to celebrate Riverside Park revamp

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Local residents and visitors alike will be able to celebrate the transformation of Glenrothes’ Riverside Park this Saturday thanks to a special ‘Picnic in the Park’ event.

People are being invited to head along from 10am to 3pm and enjoy the new facilities first hand to kick off the Easter holidays in style, with a wide range of stalls and activities laid on throughout the day.

To help reduce traffic, we encourage attendees to enjoy the Spring sunshine and walk or cycle to the park if they can.

If arriving by car, parking spaces at Riverside Park will be limited, which may fill up quickly. Additional parking will be available at Fife House to accommodate visitors.

David Cooper, Friends of Riverside Park chair, commented: “Riverside Park has, at last, become the ‘jewel in the crown’ of parks that we always knew it could become.

“After 13 years of volunteering and campaigning with Friends of Riverside Park to make the park better for the whole community, it is heartwarming for us to see the park flourish.”

Bring your own blanket and picnic, and soak up the atmosphere while exploring everything the park has to offer!

Activities on the day include:

  • Pump Track Demonstrations & Open Jam Sessions
  • Easter Bunny Hunt
  • Beat the Goalie
  • Nature & Gaelic Walk
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Park Run Taster Session
  • Little Explorers Animal Hunt
  • Karate Demonstrations
  • Disc Golf Taster
  • Bike Health Checks
  • BMX School Displays

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Everyone involved in the project has been disappointed to see some instances of vandalism before the park was reopened, but Mr Cooper is determined to ensure such behaviour does not overshadow what is a hugely positive time for the town.

“It is up to the whole community to value the park and look after it,” he added.

“We urge all parents and guardian to talk to their children about this and hope that a ‘respect and protect the park’ attitude will develop in them as they enjoy the park.

“We hope anyone witnessing wilful damage or anti-social behaviour in the park will report it to the police.”