Riverside Park, Glenrothes

Riverside Park
Interactive map of Riverside Park
TypeTown Park
LocationGlenrothes, Fife
Created20th century (current park)
FounderNorman Leslie, 19th Earl of Rothes
Owned byPreviously the Earl of Rothes
Facilities
  • Pond Dipping Lake *Play Park *Climbing Park *Historic Walk *Leslie House (closed)

Riverside Park is a large town park situated in Glenrothes, Fife. The park straddles the River Leven valley riparian corridor, comprising significant areas of woodland, grassed playing fields and wetlands. The Lothrie Burn flows through the park as a tributary connecting to the River Leven.

Riverside Park has numerous pleasant woodland walks, floral gardens, a pond, community orchard and an arboretum. The park also has several equipped play areas, numerous town art sculptures, adventure play areas, skateboard ramps, seasonal toilets and fitness equipment. Some of the park's town art was gifted to Glenrothes by its twin town Boblingen, Germany.