Cove Rangers started planning to move from their old Allan Park ground in the mid-2000s, as this formed part of their unsuccessful pitch for Scottish Football League membership in 2008.

[3] Planning permission for this project was refused in August 2012, as Aberdeen City Council opted to examine other possibilities for development in the area.

[4] Cove Rangers then decided to press ahead with a new stadium by themselves,[5] as Allan Park did not meet Scottish Football Association licensing criteria.

[11] Cove continued to ground-share during the 2017–18 season, with their Scottish Cup tie against Falkirk[12] and SPFL promotion playoff matches being played at Harlaw Park in Inverurie.

[14] From the 2021–22 season, Scottish Women's Premier League team Aberdeen are also playing their home matches at the stadium.