Allan Park, Cults

Allan Park is a small, 6 hectare park situated on the south side of the suburban village of Cults.

The park was donated by the local community to commemorate Queen Victoria's long reign.[1] It contains a large overgrown bog which was formerly a skating rink. There is also equipment for small children to amuse themselves. They include a slide, swings and a jungle gym.

Allan Park has also been home to Cults Cricket Club since 1893 and matches are often played there during the summer months.[2] In the off season, the cricket pitch is segregated from the surrounding pitch with wooden trestles to prevent damage to the grass.

A large football pitch, with two full sized goals is also contained within Allan Park. The goalmouths have recently been filled with sand and will be re-turfed in June 2008.

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Allan Park". Aberdeen City Council. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "History". Cults Cricket Club. Retrieved 30 August 2009.

Coordinates: 57°6′47″N 2°10′42″W / 57.11306°N 2.17833°W / 57.11306; -2.17833


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