WiFi wonders: Visitors now guaranteed a great reception in Grangemouth public park

Friends of Zetland Park secured an award of £64,000 from the Council’s Community Choices Fund to transform the area over two phases.

Now the first phase of the project has been delivered with the installation of the Wi-Fi, which will not only attract visitors to the park but will provide connectivity for other Smart Park features in the future which could include smart bins and CCTV cameras.

Councillor Paul Garner said: “By providing free public Wi-Fi in Zetland Park, we’re not just connecting devices but also connecting people to a range of opportunities. This initiative transforms the park into a vibrant hub of connectivity, fostering community engagement, enabling access to information and enhancing recreational opportunities.

“Beyond just being a convenient amenity, free Wi-Fi offers a multitude of benefits that cater to the diverse needs of park-goers. It’s testament to our commitment to innovation and inclusiveness, making the park the cornerstone of a truly smart community.”

The range of benefits the Zetland Park WiFi will bring to visitors include allowing people to stay connected during their time in the park. It also promotes outdoor work and study with opportunities for remote workers, students and schools to use outdoor spaces.

Alastair Gray, chairperson of Friends of Zetland Park, said: “The Friends of Zetland Park are delighted to see continuing investment in Zetland Park by Falkirk Council for the benefit of all park users.

“We hope the Wi-Fi facilities will improve the experience of park users and allow for the provision of additional internet dependant services in the future.”

The connectivity that comes with the installation of Wi-Fi will allow for the provision of five new state of the art CCTV cameras which will improve safety and security in the park – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – while supporting improved park monitoring to inform ongoing and improved levels of management and maintenance within the park.

Information on how to connect to the Wi-Fi will be displayed in the park's customer information points.