Victoria Park, Glasgow
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Victoria Park is a 20-hectare (50-acre)[1] park located in the west of Glasgow, Scotland, adjacent to the districts of Scotstoun, Whiteinch, Jordanhill and Broomhill. The park was created and named for Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1887. The main entrances to the park are from Westland Drive, Victoria Park Drive North, and Balshagray Avenue. The Friends of Victoria Park (FoVP) is a West Glasgow group set up to protect and develop Victoria Park.[2]
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Victoria Park | |
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Type | Public park |
Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
OS grid | NS5404067260 |
Coordinates | 55°52′35″N 4°20′00″W |
Area | 20 hectares (50 acres) |
Opened | 2 July 1887 |
Operated by | Glasgow City Council |
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