ALEXANDRA PARK - Orienteering History
This park was used
for training in the formative years of STAG.
Although small by day, by including the
golf course it becomes a fine venue for night events.
With 10 controls the course will take approximately 30 minutes to walk round.
Course checked February 2008- 100%ok
Park History
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Donated to the city by Alexander Dennistoun who gave his name to the outlying district. |
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Main entrance purchased in 1866 fromad joining landowner, William Stewart. |
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Officially opened in 1870 by The Prince and Princess of Wales. |
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The cast iron fountain, dating from 1901, was restored in 2000. |
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104 acres in area incorporating a 9 hole golf course and bowling greens. |
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Large play area. |
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2 ponds which attract a variety of wildlife. |
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Incorporating Haghill Park Primary & Sports Centre. |
Location details: Dennistoun - Glasgow G31
Bounded by Alexandra Parade, Cumbernauld Rd, Provan Rd, M8 Motorway & Sannox Gardens.
Grid Ref. NS 622 657