Victoria Park, Belfast

Coordinates: 54°36′26″N 5°53′19″W / 54.6073°N 5.8886°W / 54.6073; -5.8886
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Victoria Park
Victoria Park lake in Winter

Victoria Park was opened in 1906 in the Connswater area of Belfast.

Belfast Harbour Commissioners investigated the idea in 1854, however the land was very marshy and needed draining near Belfast Lough. It was landscaped by Charles McKimm, who also built the Tropical Ravine in Botanic Gardens.[1] Victoria Park contains a large lake.[2]

Stations

Victoria Park had a namesake station called

Sydenham.

Belfast Victoria Parkrun

Belfast Victoria Park holds a weekly 5K run which is run by Parkrun.

References

  1. ^ "Victoria Park Belfast". Belfast City Council. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Victoria Park Belfast". Discover Northern Ireland. Retrieved 31 December 2012.

54°36′26″N 5°53′19″W / 54.6073°N 5.8886°W / 54.6073; -5.8886