Cardenden: New dog exercise area opens in Wallsgreen Park

Residents gathered on Friday, May 23 to celebrate with a ceremony at the facility in Wallsgreen Park.

The ribbon was cut by Cardenden Walking Group’s Janice Flynn, who came up with the idea to address concerns of dog walkers who said they had nowhere safe in the park to let their pets off the lead.

The official name of the area is yet to be announced.

Councillor Rosemary Liewald praised the project, saying: “This is a brilliant example of the community coming together, listening to one another, and turning ideas into action.”

The area allows owners to let their pets off the lead. (Image: David Wardle)  “A special thanks also goes to Pets at Home at Kirkcaldy Retail Park for donating dog treats and toys to help get things off to a great start.

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 “This has been a long-requested addition to our park, and we’re confident it’ll be enjoyed and well cared for by dog owners for many years to come.”

(Image: David Wardle) The project was supported by the Community Development Forum, and Councillor Liewald extended thanks to the local volunteers including Eliane Collins, Chris Brain, and a local farmer who provided machinery and manpower.