LIFE'S a picnic for people visiting Middlesbrough's recently-renovated Stewart Park.

The picnic area and aviary at the park have undergone a major facelift, with the clearing of old sheds and a garage, a redesign of the site and new information boards.

The work was unveiled yesterday during Love Parks Week, a national celebration of parks and open spaces.

Councillor Bob Kerr, Middlesbrough's executive member for the environment, said: "This popular corner of the park now looks much improved and the work fits in well with our longer-term plans for the area."

Coun Kerr planted a tree in the park to mark the opening.