page_title: Shandon, Edinburgh
section_title: Harrison Park
hierarchical_section_title: Shandon, Edinburgh / Harrison Park
caption_attribution_description: English: Harrison Park looking NW from the Union Canal
context_page_description: Shandon is an area of Edinburgh within North Merchiston approximately three miles west of the centre of Edinburgh. It is bounded by Slateford Road to the north, Harrison Road to the east, the Union Canal to the south and the Glasgow-Edinburgh Shotts Line and Suburban rail lines to the west.
context_section_description: Harrison Park sits alongside the Union Canal, which provides a valuable wildlife corridor in the area.
  The Friends of Harrison Park work in partnership with Edinburgh Council to oversee the management, maintenance and development of this green space. Recent projects, including upgrading of paths, interpretive signage, naturalised bulb planting, have all contributed to making Harrison Park a delightful, accessible and well used community green space.
  The eastern part of Harrison Park first came under control of Edinburgh Corporation in 1886 with a 15-year feu of 13.92 acres (56,300 m²) from George Watson's Hospital. An additional 1.375 acres (5,560 m²) were feued in 1902 for a bowling green and playground. The park is split in two by Harrison road, with a playground and football pitches on the east side.
  The western portion was purchased for £10,000 from the Merchant Company Education Board on 15 May 1930.
  More information about the Park can be found on the website of the Friends of Harrison Park
caption: Harrison Park looking Northwest
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