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'''Crossroads Park''', locally known as '''''Karfur''''', is an {{wp|urban park}} in the Carrefour District of [[Kingston]], [[Carucere]]. Once a sugarcane farm, in 1875 it was established as a park at the intersection of two major roads. It occupies about 160 acres of land at the base of the Magua Range, and is home to popular attractions such as the National Botanic Gardens, Kingston Zoo, [[Lambert Football Field]], and Memorial Square. The park was the original playing field of [[Carrefour FC]] and the [[Carrefour Stars]], and would host games from both sports until the creation of dedicated playing fields for the [[ | '''Crossroads Park''', locally known as '''''Karfur''''', is an {{wp|urban park}} in the Carrefour District of [[Kingston]], [[Carucere]]. Once a sugarcane farm, in 1875 it was established as a park at the intersection of two major roads. It occupies about 160 acres of land at the base of the Magua Range, and is home to popular attractions such as the National Botanic Gardens, Kingston Zoo, [[Lambert Football Field]], and Memorial Square. The park was the original playing field of [[Carrefour FC]] and the [[Carrefour Stars]], and would host games from both sports until the creation of dedicated playing fields for the [[Carucerean Football League]] and the [[Carucerean Baseball League]]. For its vital role in the history of Carucerean sport, it has been declared a historical landmark in 1976 and the opening game of the football season is traditionally played at Lambert Field. | ||
Revision as of 17:44, 16 January 2023
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Carrefour District |
| Nearest city | Kingston, Carucere |
| Area | 160 acres |
| Operated by | Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts |
| Open | Yes |
| Status | Open |
| Designation | 1903 (as National Landmark) |
Crossroads Park, locally known as Karfur, is an urban park in the Carrefour District of Kingston, Carucere. Once a sugarcane farm, in 1875 it was established as a park at the intersection of two major roads. It occupies about 160 acres of land at the base of the Magua Range, and is home to popular attractions such as the National Botanic Gardens, Kingston Zoo, Lambert Football Field, and Memorial Square. The park was the original playing field of Carrefour FC and the Carrefour Stars, and would host games from both sports until the creation of dedicated playing fields for the Carucerean Football League and the Carucerean Baseball League. For its vital role in the history of Carucerean sport, it has been declared a historical landmark in 1976 and the opening game of the football season is traditionally played at Lambert Field.