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Riverside Park in Glenrothes has been given a new lease of life thanks to a major community-led regeneration project. From the start, local people, such as the Friends of Riverside Park group, worked closely with partners including Fife College, Fife Police, Fife Coast and Countryside Trust, and Fife Council to shape and deliver the improvements.
The project supports several key goals in the Plan for Fife, including boosting local economies, improving health and wellbeing, and making town centres more attractive places to live and visit. It also contributes to tackling poverty and addressing the climate emergency.
The park now features a brand-new £1 million Savannah-themed adventure playpark, a junior cycle track, and a world-class pump track that can host international competitions. These new facilities are inclusive, accessible, and designed with local families and young people in mind. A smaller playpark and a green gym were also upgraded to support adult fitness and wellbeing.
Nature and the environment were a big focus too. The town pond was restored, 4,000 trees and over 400,000 bulbs were planted, and woodland areas were carefully managed. Flood defences and riverbank restoration work have made the park more resilient to climate change. Paths were upgraded to improve access, and new signs, EV chargers, toilets, and campervan facilities were added to support visitors.
Although the park only officially reopened in April 2025, it’s already seeing a big increase in visitors, including people from outside Glenrothes. The park now hosts regular activities like Park Run, DiscGolf, and orienteering, and local businesses are showing interest in setting up concessions.
Work will continue with the community to gather feedback and plan for the future. Funding is being secured through Fife Council to maintain the park’s new features and to rebuild the old Pavilion into a new events and community hub with a café. This will create more opportunities for social connection, community events, and local enterprise, helping to keep the park thriving for years to come.
