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'''George Ward Park''' (formerly '''Green Springs Park''') is a 100-acre [[List of Birmingham parks|Birmingham city park]] located in the [[Glen Iris]] neighborhood of the [[Southside]] community. It | '''George Ward Park''' (formerly '''Green Springs Park''') is a 100-acre [[List of Birmingham parks|Birmingham city park]] located in the [[Glen Iris]] neighborhood of the [[Southside]] community. It was renamed in [[1952]] to honor former [[Mayor of Birmingham|Mayor]] [[George Ward]] who oversaw the city's purchase of the land and its dedication for public recreation. | ||
==Disc golf course== | ==Disc golf course== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* | * [http://www.pdga.com/course/courses_by_city.php?id=1 PDGA Online Disc Golf Course Directory] (July 24, 2006) | ||
* "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/u?/p4017coll2,885 Parks Named for Clayton and Ward]" (January 16, 1952) ''Birmingham Post-Herald'' - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections | |||
[[Category:Birmingham parks]] | [[Category:Birmingham parks]] | ||
[[Category:Glen Iris neighborhood]] | [[Category:Glen Iris neighborhood]] | ||
[[Category:Disc golf courses]] | [[Category:Disc golf courses]] | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 17 June 2008
George Ward Park (formerly Green Springs Park) is a 100-acre Birmingham city park located in the Glen Iris neighborhood of the Southside community. It was renamed in 1952 to honor former Mayor George Ward who oversaw the city's purchase of the land and its dedication for public recreation.
Disc golf course
The park holds a 24 hole disc golf course, which was completed in 1990. The course features concrete tees with 13 holes of less than 300 feet, 9 holes between 300-400 feet, and two holes of greater than 400 feet. The total course length is ~7,200 feet.
References
- PDGA Online Disc Golf Course Directory (July 24, 2006)
- "Parks Named for Clayton and Ward" (January 16, 1952) Birmingham Post-Herald - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections