Pickie Fun Park
Pickie holds a host of great memories for families from the Bangor area and beyond and is regularly in the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Northern Ireland. The giant Pickie pedal swans have become an iconic feature on the waterfront landscape. As part of the overall Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment, this is a fantastic investment in the future of the Park and will ensure Pickie Fun Park continues to attract and delight families for years to come.
The redevelopment of Pickie Fun Park proposes new attractions for both children and young adults, an extension to the cafe as well as an evening events offering plus feature landscaping so it will better integrate with the proposed new public realm development along the coastline.
The first Public Drop-In Information Session took place on Saturday 27 September in Bangor Carnegie Library where residents had the opportunity to get an exclusive first look at early concept proposals for this exciting new chapter in the story of Pickie Fun Park.
As part of the wider Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment, the Council—working in partnership with Pickie's operator, Crumlin Road Gaol, and design consultants McAdam—presented these visionary ideas for the future of this beloved local landmark. Residents and businesses attended to share their thoughts and provide feedback as we shape what's next. The purpose of this early session was to share progress, invite feedback from users and residents, and inform future stages of design. As the project develops, engagement will continue with local stakeholders, including residents who live in close proximity to the Park, to ensure that all views are considered in the lead-up to the formal planning submission. This will include additional opportunities for public input during the Pre-Application Community Consultation process and beyond. If you would like to receive regular updates on this and the overall Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment, you can sign up to receive a bi-monthly email. Simply request your email be added to our database by emailing bangorwaterfront@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
You can review the proposed design ideas below by clicking on each image.
Initial Concept Design Visuals
Setting the scene
Context and vision
Design ICT Appointment
Following a Tender Process, in September 2024, Council Members approved the appointment of Belfast based McAdam to manage, design and deliver the redevelopment of Pickie Fun Park. McAdam have developed the initial design concepts above.
Pickie Fun Park Operator Appointment
Following a Procurement Process, Ards and North Down Borough Council appointed Crumlin Road Gaol Ltd (CRG) as the new operator for Pickie Fun Park in December 2024. Having operated Pickie Fun Park over the past 5 years, this appointment offers consistency and shows a real commitment and desire on the part of CRG to future-proof this much-loved landmark.
Following the operator appointment award, Mr Quinn from CRG said "I am delighted to be awarded the contract and the opportunity to work with Council and its Design Team to develop a new and up-to-date attraction at Pickie Fun Park. CRG's investment proposal, alongside that of BRCD and Council, will hopefully transform the park and make it more attractive to the local community as well as visitors from further afield. CRG currently employs local people from the Borough thus providing much needed employment and the development will also help to stimulate the local economy. I look forward to working with all parties to deliver this project in the coming years."
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