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{{see also|Green Spaces and Walkways in Aberdeen}} |
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'''Stewart Park''' is located in [[Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]]. It is a 5 |
'''Stewart Park''' is located in [[Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]]. It is a {{convert|5|acre|m2|sing=on}} site owned by [[Aberdeen City Council]]. It was bought funds bequeathed by the widow of Mr. John Taylor, a merchant in the city. The park was named after a former [[Lord Provost of Aberdeen|Lord Provost]] of the city, Sir David Stewart. |
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The park contains [[whalebone|whale jaw bone]]s presented to the park in 1903 by the [[Captain]] of the [[Arctic]] [[whaler]] ''Benbow''. |
The park contains [[whalebone|whale jaw bone]]s presented to the park in 1903 by the [[Captain]] of the [[Arctic]] [[whaler]] ''Benbow''. |
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| Stewart Park, Aberdeen | |
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| Type | Public Park |
| Location | Hilton, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°10′6″N 2°8′2″W / 57.16833°N 2.13389°W |
| Opened | 1894 |
| Operated by | Aberdeen City Council |
| Status | Open all year |
Stewart Park is located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is a 5-acre (20,000 m2) site owned by Aberdeen City Council. It was bought funds bequeathed by the widow of Mr. John Taylor, a merchant in the city. The park was named after a former Lord Provost of the city, Sir David Stewart.
The park contains whale jaw bones presented to the park in 1903 by the Captain of the Arctic whaler Benbow.
There is an intricate fountain designed as a replica of an Italian lavabo which was sculptured by Arthur Taylor of Jute Street, Aberdeen.
There are nearby all weather tennis courts and bordered-off cricket and football pitches.
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