Belfast City Council has announced that the Dr Pitt Memorial Park on Belfast's Newtownards Road has reopened following a £1.7 million revamp.

The park improvements incorporate several features, including the addition of a new playground featuring inclusive play equipment, a dedicated community events area and an upgraded multi-use games area equipped with floodlights. Furthermore, enhancements to park entrances and the introduction of natural stone pathways are set to improve accessibility.

Drawing inspiration from the adjacent shipyards and the rich maritime legacy of the area, the park's design incorporates elements that pay homage to its historical context.

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Sinead Grimes, Director of Property and Projects at Belfast City Council said: "The revitalisation of Pitt Park is a welcome boost for the local community, creating an attractive space for people to relax, play and be active.

"The park's design was heavily influenced by the historical importance of the shipyards to the area. The Yardmen sculpture, featuring three bronze workmen on their way home from ‘the yard’, has been retained and new maritime-themed features have been introduced. The play park now has a nautical theme, while a new covered seating area and the park’s lighting columns are painted in the famous yellow of Harland & Wolff’s iconic Samson and Goliath cranes."

The redevelopment was delivered by Belfast City Council and was funded by the Executive Office’s Urban Villages Initiative and the Department for Infrastructure.