3 Best Parks in Fife

“Pittencrieff Park covers 76 acres and provides recreational facilities for children's play, woodland walks, and greenhouses. The park has a glen, café, providing facilities, conference room, exhibition space, footpaths, a main hall, and a wedding venue. Pittencrieff Park hosts many events and festivals throughout the year, including the annual fireworks display and the Bruce Festival, which people of all ages enjoy. The tranquil setting is ideal for various events, from small meetings to corporate events, workshops, and large conferences. Pittencrieff Park has chutes, climbing frames, swings, roundabouts, and safety surfacing. The park also features a former petting zoo, a spacious greenhouse, and three playgrounds, making it an excellent destination for sightseeing with a pleasant atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.”

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“Beveridge Park features a section of wetlands known as Bog Gardens, with a wooden walkway attracting wildlife such as tadpoles, frogs, insects, and birds. There are plenty of activities and things to do, including football, rugby, tennis, putting, and woodland walks. Beveridge Park hosts a vast range of events and festivals throughout the year, providing opportunities for local groups to showcase their talents, including dance groups, musical entertainment, and skateboard competitions. The park has an extensive play area, rose and flower gardens, a bouncy castle, and a pond for boating. Permanent outlets provide drinks, hot food, and ice cream.”

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“Craigtoun Country Park is a family-friendly park with favourite barbecue areas and spaces for family picnics, all set within the attractive surroundings of mature trees, shrubs, and grass areas. The park has a large Adventure Playground, which Fife Council maintains, and an All-Inclusive Play Area. Craigtoun Country Park has several picnic benches and tables outside the Craigtoun Cafe and beside the Picnic Hut. The park is a hugely famous destination for group summer outings and has been for generations. The Craigtoun Café is open all year round and serves a selection of hot and cold food, drinks, snacks and ice cream. Entry and parking are free of charge, and many measures have been taken to make Craigtoun as inclusive as possible, including the introduction of a Changing Places facility.”

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