LOCHGELLY'S Public Park is sporting a new look and campaigners aren't finished there.

The multi-use games area (MUGA) was opened on Thursday and there are more net gains to be had with the next stage of regeneration.

Stevie Murray, the chair of the Public Park Group, said the old tennis courts will "get a facelift" over the next year and there are plans for a sensory garden and a play area for older children.

He said that the MUGA was already proving to be a "massive hit" and, on the next projects, he explained: "We made contact with all local schools last year and so that the children could be involved in the final designs of the play area.

"We now have a couple of lay outs and hopefully the schools will get involved.

"People have also told us that they want an area that people can sit and enjoy the views.

"Whilst we have installed seating areas across the park, the sensory garden development will allow some of the views right across the park towards the Benarty and Bishop hills.”

The group were disappointed that some young saplings were broken but remain undeterred.

Mr Murray said: “Last year's feedback provided at the Lochgelly Going Forward group was positive, in particular about the wild flower areas and tree installation.

"With that in mind the group agreed to increase the amount this year and over the next few weeks the wild flower areas will be sown.

"Additionally, we will arrange for hanging baskets to be installed which will also bring more colour to the park.”

He said the group, which consists of representatives from various groups in Lochgelly including the residents committee, gala committee, community development forum, Growing in Lochgelly and the community council, had been heartened by positive feedback about the plans.

Their next meeting is on Monday May 9 at 6pm at the 385 Social Club.

Mr Murray said: "As always, we would welcome your views on what development can be done across the park.

"You can also email lochgellycommunitycouncil@yahoo.co.uk."