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VICTORIA PARK - Orienteering History

As part of The International Youth Year of 1985, 
STAG extended the Glasgow Primary Schools Festival 
to 4 venues, one of which was Victoria Park.

Consisting of 10 controls, the course should be 
completed in about 30 minutes.

Course checked February 2008. 100% ok.

Park History:

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Acquired from the Burgh of Partick in 1886.

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58 acres in size.

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The Fossil Grove is located in the South West 
corner of the park and is open from 1 April to 
30 September each year. The fossilised tree 
stumps are over 330 million years old.

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Extensive rock garden and floral displays.

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2 ponds which attract a variety of wildlife.

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Bowls, putting, outdoor basketball & tennis facilities.

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Play area & public toilets available.

Location details: 

Whiteinch - Glasgow G14

Bounded by Victoria Park Dv. South (A814),
Balshagray Av. (A739), Victoria Park Dv. North 
&Westland Dv.

Grid Ref. NS 541 672


 

 

 

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