Protesters held an 'emergency picnic' at the popular spot with colourful banners and signs, which were stuck on the fence.
Around 150 residents descended on Cathkin Park today in a desperate bid to have a metal barrier removed.
Now they have held an "emergency picnic" at the popular spot with colourful banners and signs, which were stuck on the fence. A petition has now been launched demanding the fence be removed and access reinstated, with more than 1,500 signatures.Tami Pein, local resident and one of the organisers of the picnic, said: “The emergency picnic at Cathkin Park was a huge success today - groups of local concerned residents, young kids and families came together to say: no to the fence, we want to keep this park public and open for everyone to use, play and benefit from.
"The southside of Glasgow needs more accessible pitches, not less, so that outdoor sports can be truly inclusive and enjoyed by all.”Matt Barnes, local resident to Cathkin Park, said: “I came down today with my partner and my child because we wanted to support the Save Cathkin Park campaign.
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