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Harrison Park
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Address
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West Bryson Road
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Postcode
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EH11 1EH
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Telephone
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0131 527 3800
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Email
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southwest.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Facilities
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Two play areas, Seating, Wheelchair access
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Background
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Harrison Park is a popular community park extending some 7 hectares in size. In provides a range of recreational facilities including pitches, play area, cycle path and the Union canal which runs a long it's southern boundary. A formal garden with bedding displays and roses provide a welcome retreat to nearby residences, many without gardens. The park has been awarded a Green Flag since 2007, in recognition of it being a quality greenspace.
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Wildlife
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The canal is home to moorhen, mallard, coot, mute swan and pipistrell bats. In the park areas have been set aside for naturalised bulbs and a wildflower meadow has been created by local children. The Friends group have been involved with installing bird and bat boxes.
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Living Landscape features
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Floral meadows (annuals)
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Visitor information
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The canal is a key route for commuters into the city centre. Since 2008 there has been a range of improvements to improve access including lighting, new access point into the park and new paths. The park is serviced by Lothian Bus numbers 27 and 10.
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Organise an event
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Find out how to organise an event
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Green flag
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Yes
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Management plan
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Management plan
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Location map
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55.93386597260774,-3.2267189025878906
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