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Title
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King George V Park (Eyre Place)
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Address
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Eyre Place
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Postcode
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EH3 5EN
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Telephone
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0131 529 5050
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Email
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northwest.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Facilities
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Play area. Multi use games area including table tennis, Seating, Ramp access, Part of national cycle route 75
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Background
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A pleasant park of winding paths, shrubberies and lawns set in an interesting and historic part of the city. There is also a much loved play area.
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History and heritage
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The park was created as part of a memorial programme for King George V following his death in 1936. The park was opened by the Duke of Buccleuch in 1950.
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Living Landscape features
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Floral meadow (annuals)
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Getting involved
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Friends of King George V Park
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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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55.96073226143287,-3.1972789764404297
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