Carl Johans park - Norrköping, Sweden
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 58° 35.684 E 016° 11.056
33V E 568834 N 6495534
Carl Johan Park was built in 1860 on Karl Johans Square and was Norrköping's first public park.
Waymark Code: WMHNZV
Location: Östergötland, Sweden
Date Posted: 07/29/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Formerly this location was not a park, but a square named Salt Meadow Square. The park started in 1887 after a donation by the then Chairman of the municipality, consult John Phillips, who wanted to beautify Norrköping.

Today this park greets those visitors who arrive at Norrköping Central Station, and walking into the city center.

On the north side of the park is a fountain from 1877 called "Dolphin Fountain", even though it really is a kind of salmon that are pictured. This part of the park was built in 1867 and was formerly known as Railroad Park.

A statue depicting Charles XIV was erected in 1846. It is the one that gave its name to first Karl Johans Square and then Carl Johan Park.

The park is also known for its cactus garden display.

Name: Carl Johans park

Street Location: Drottninggatan

Local Municipality: Norrköping

State/Province, etc.: Östergötland

Country: Sweden

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Carl Johan

Date Established: 1860

Picnic Facilities: benches

Recreational Facilities:
walking paths cactus garden


Monuments/Statues: Carl Johan

Fountains: Yes

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: close to Motala River

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed

Special Events: Not listed

Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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