The revamped Riverside Park in Glenrothes was officially opened in June 2025 following its multi-million-pound facelift.
Over a period of 12 to 18 months, Fife Council invested £5 million from the UK Government to turn what many may have once considered an under-used asset into a must-see destination in the town centre.
The investment turned Riverside Park into a vibrant, inclusive space for the community and visitors to enjoy for many years to come.
At the heart of the transformation was a new £1m adventure playpark. But that’s just one of a whole host of new features designed to improve the park and its surroundings.
The new £1 million savannah-themed play area in the east of the park is proving hugely popular and features a range of play equipment, including a homage to Glenrothes’ long-standing association with hippos.
A state-of-the-art 125m x 60m pump track was constructed, fully accessible and capable of hosting international competitions, and there’s also a kids’ cycling track, the relocated labyrinth, and a new Disc Golf course - with Riverside Park also featuring on the national UDisc app.
Around four miles of pathway regeneration works were undertaken, including the construction of new routes and the upgrading of existing paths to improve connectivity throughout the park. Indeed, the changes are such that Riverside Park is home to its very own free, weekly 5k Parkrun.
The park’s iconic pond underwent significant rejuvenation through dredging and land maintenance, while over 4,000 trees and more than 400,000 bulbs were planted as part of an extensive woodland management programme.
Car parks were resurfaced and extended, new toilet facilities were created, and there was also improvements to the B969 River Leven Bridge.
In addition to funding secured from the UK Government, Fife Council also committed money from the Scottish Government's Place-Based Investment Programme towards the project.
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