en.Wedoany.com Reported - Pigeon Park, named by local primary school pupils and located in Dalmarnock in the East End of Glasgow, has officially opened to the public.

The park's name was chosen through a public vote, with candidate names collected from local primary schools in Clyde Gateway. The winning name was proposed by a pupil from Riverbank Primary. Scottish Commonwealth Games gymnast Pavel Karnejenko unveiled the park, and historian Sir Tom Devine attended and delivered a speech, praising Dalmarnock's historical heritage and regeneration progress. The project was advanced in partnership between Clyde Gateway and Glasgow City Council, aiming to continuously improve the East End community.

Located next to Dalmarnock station, Pigeon Park was designed by landscape architects LUC, transforming the former vacant site into a public space featuring a children's play area, open green space, community planting areas, new pathways, seating, vegetation, and biodiversity facilities. Through geometric layout and landscape elements, the design pays homage to the industrial heritage of the site's former gasometer.

The £1.05 million project was funded by Glasgow City Council's Vacant and Derelict Land Fund and investment from Clyde Gateway.

Niki Spence, Head of Sustainable Communities at Clyde Gateway, stated that the park is an example of how regeneration projects can create spaces that resonate with the community while preserving local identity and history. The vacant land has been transformed into a green space for the community to enjoy, and the involvement of local young people in shaping and naming the project has given the park a true sense of community.

Rob Booth, CEO of LUC, added that the team supported this important regeneration project. The park's design creates an inclusive space that respects the site's history while creating a lasting asset for future generations to enjoy.

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