Falkirk Parks

Falkirk Council has secured £150,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to invest in Kinneil Estate, and we need your help to decide how best to invest it!

Whether you visit every day or just occasionally, we're keen to hear your thoughts on how to divide this funding between the three projects chosen with the help of Kinneil Estate Advisory Group.

For more information and to cast your votes click the link in the comments.

We are looking for an energetic, passionate and experienced professional to help shape the future of Falkirk’s Cultural Services and Green Spaces.

Working with the Senior Manager for Sport and Culture, your role will be to guide the future growth of an impressive range of assets including the Helix - Home of the Kelpies, Grade A-Listed Callendar House and Hippodrome Cinema, high profile parks including Callendar and Zetland Parks, extensive museum and archive collections and a land portfolio of around 1300 ha of play parks and open spaces. You will also play a key role in the development and delivery of a new performing arts, library and civic space in the centre of Falkirk.

Find out more and apply here:https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/falkirk-council/jobs/culture-and-green-space-manager-384715

❗️Important update❗️

Unfortunately a large vehicle recently hit and damaged the small bridge on the entrance driveway at Muiravonside. Essential works are needed to repair the bridge, and unfortunately Muiravonside Country Park will need to close to public vehicle access while this work takes place.

Muiravonside will be closed to the public from 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲. We hope that the works might be completed ahead of schedule, and we'll share an update if we are able to reopen sooner than expected.

We're very sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this causes.

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Some brilliant events at Muiravonside Country Park this Sunday 👇

Ever fancied trying Orienteering? Well why not pop down to Kinneil Estate this Saturday 1.30pm - 4pm and join in.
For more information https://interlopers.org.uk/kinneil_woods_20240608

We need your cycling and bike photos!📷🚲

Work is underway to complete a brand new cycle skills hub in Callendar Park and we want to include YOUR images in the interior designs.

The project aims to enhance community cycling opportunities for people of all ages and abilities so we would love to showcase your pictures of cycling in and around the Falkirk area within the building.

Send your images to [email protected] or post them below for the chance to feature them within the new cycle hub! 🚲

Do you love Callendar Park? Do you have any ideas about how it can be improved over the next 10 years? We've had some thoughts and want your feedback on this draft Management Plan.
Please provide your feedback through the survey link.
https://participateplus.falkirk.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/callendar-park-management-plan?fbclid=IwAR0KtBXNhmX4TcjGyidDskUeTw9lSZBenVatWtexLU7s97M2FJkQrMO5nQo

Project • Callendar Park Management Plan Callendar Park is recognised as being an important area of greenspace, attracting local visitors as well as from across the UK and abroad. It contains a wealth of recreational, cultural, and historical attractions that combine to provide a unique ...

It's here!! 📣
The survey to decide on the design of our new play park is now live! Please share your thoughts via the link below. We can't wait to welcome you all to our brand new play park in the spring 😀

Project • Muiravonside Play Area Upgrade We're investing to refresh the play area at Muiravonside. Late last year we asked your views about how we could best improve it and we used your feedback to inform a design brief. We asked what equipment would you like to see and the top 5 chosen ...

Parking is open at Callendar Business Park until 6:30pm tonight for the Fireworks.

Those who have been allocated a Disabled Parking Permit for the Fireworks your parking has not been affected by the road closure so please follow the instructions from your email.

We recommended you give yourself ample time to get to Callendar Park for our firework display this evening. The event kicks off at 6.30pm with music from local DJ - Craigie P with display starting at 7.30pm.

The roads around Callendar Park will be busy and road closures will be in place before and after the event. More information on our website: https://pulse.ly/77ayxng19n

Falkirk Fireworks Access❗

Callendar Road is closed to all traffic from now until Monday morning due to emergency maintenance. Safety measures have been put in place and our Fireworks this evening will run as normal. You will still be able to access and leave the event via Callendar Road on foot.

Our events team is monitoring the situation and will update with any further changes if they arise.

Falkirk Fireworks Access❗

Callendar Road is closed to all traffic from now until Monday morning due emergency maintenance. Safety measure have been put in place and our Fireworks tomorrow evening will run as normal. You will still be able to access and leave the event tomorrow via Callendar Road on foot.

Our events team are monitoring the situation and will update with any further changes if they arise.

We know you all want a good photo of the fireworks but please for everyone’s safety drone flying is not permitted during the fireworks event.

If you’re heading to our firework display at Callendar House this 5 November, remember to dress for the good old Scottish weather! Sturdy footwear is a good plan as the ground may be wet and slippy.

It will be dark at our fireworks this Sunday so please bring a torch and remember for everyone's safety NO SPARKLERS!

Sparklers increase the risk of fire and burns so please do not bring them to them with you.

Did you know that our firework displays reduce the amount of private fireworks that are let off in our local area - which means less risk of firework related accidents, fewer hospital visits AND it also helps keep wildlife and pets safer.

Falkirk was the number one place in Scotland in 2018 for the fewest firework related call outs to our emergency services on the 5th November.

Our fireworks on Sunday 5th November kicks off at 6.30pm with music from local DJ - Craigie P who will keep the audience entertained with a fantastic music set.

The display itself is free to attend and will start at 7.30pm.

Find out more about the event here: https://pulse.ly/fzw9hf9kx4

This year’s spectacular Firework Display is back!

The event takes place in Callendar Park on Sunday 5 November from 6:30pm.

Find out more here: https://pulse.ly/brw8ju4w2w

We have a limited number of Blue Badge parking spaces available for the event. Apply for a blue badge parking place here: https://pulse.ly/0vk980oawm

Active schools team and Falkirk Victoria Harriers getting set up for Falkirk Schools cross country first league match at Callendar Park.
Parking will be limited in the park so please park sensibly and use alternative areas if possible.

Be part of Falkirk science Festival 2024!

Falkirk Science Festival is returning for its fourth year from the 4th May – 19th May 2024.

We have a number of events and strands that we are looking for new content for. If you have bedazzled Edinburgh, enlightened Aberdeen and stunned Manchester with your science communication and still have time to share your discoveries with the world, then it’s time to come to Falkirk. Last year our Science Festival attracted an audience of 5,000.

We’re looking for content for a range of science events, from talks inside a Kelpie to walks in a park, workshops at a science fair to evening shows. Our programme uses the unique spaces of Falkirk to create a bespoke science festival.

Find out more:

Call Out For Falkirk Science Festival Content Falkirk Science Festival is returning for its fourth year from the 4th May – 19th May 2024. We have a number of events and strands that we are looking for new content for. If you have bedazzled Edinburgh, enlightened Aberdeen and stunned Manchester with your science communication and still have ti...