Fife Council unveil plans to create new £275,000 splash pad in Burntisland

A new splash pad is to be created in Fife, with the council among those investing in the £275,000 project.

Councillors have given the scheme at the Links, in Burntisland, the green light, which will see the existing splash pad will be replaced with a modern wet play area and a new plant room.

The project, which is partly funded by Fife Council, the Fife Environment Trust, the Scottish Government, and a community fundraiser, comes after a successful petition by the local community.

It is described has having “more play value and inclusive features”.

The splash pad is set to be opened in Spring 2026. Fife Council via Supplied

The new splash pad is expected to open by spring 2026.

A Fife Council spokesperson said: “We’re thrilled to announce that a brand-new splash pad is coming to the Links!

“Thanks to strong community support – including a public petition and a successful crowdfunder – the existing splash pad will be replaced with a modern wet play area and a new plant room.

“The new design reflects what you told us you wanted: more play value and inclusive features.”