The Oval (Prestwick)

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St Ninian's Park (The Oval)
The Oval (Prestwick)
Type Public park
Location Prestwick, Scotland
Coordinates 55°29′35″N4°36′41″W / 55.49306°N 4.61139°W / 55.49306; -4.61139 (The Oval, Prestwick)
Area11.5 hectares (28.4 acres)
Created1954
Operated by South Ayrshire Council
StatusOpen 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, a 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.