The Oval (Prestwick)

St Ninian's Park (The Oval)
Type Public park
Location Prestwick, Scotland
Coordinates 55°29′35″N 4°36′41″W / 55.49306°N 4.61139°W / 55.49306; -4.61139 (The Oval, Prestwick)Coordinates: 55°29′35″N 4°36′41″W / 55.49306°N 4.61139°W / 55.49306; -4.61139 (The Oval, Prestwick)
Area 11.5 hectares (28.4 acres)
Created 1954
Operated by South Ayrshire Council
Status Open all year

St. Ninian's Park (more commonly known as The Oval) is a public park located in the centre of Prestwick, South Ayrshire. The Park was created in 1954 on a site in the centre of Prestwick, previously occupied by farmland.[1] The public park consists of 2 full size football pitches with indoor changing rooms, an tennis centre with 3 indoor courts and 8 outdoor, a 25m indoor swimming pool and gym, indoor bowling green and cricket club.

References

  1. ↑ Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society in association with Kyle and Carrick Civic Society (2003). Historic Prestwick and its Surroundings: A Guide for Visitors. p. 64. ISBN 0954225317.


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