Skrudgardur park - Reykjanesbær, Iceland
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 64° 00.124 W 022° 33.404
27W E 423868 N 7098174
Skrudgardur park is located in front of the Reykjanesbær Rádhús (Town Hall) in Reykjanesbær (Keflavik), Iceland.
Waymark Code: WMWVF8
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 10/17/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
Views: 6

Skrudgardur park is a quiet park with a bridge crossing a small pond, monuments, flagpole, outdoor fitness stations, children playground and picnic tables.

The inscription on the flagpole reads: "17 Juni 1944".

The base of the flagpole shows figures of the coat of arms of Iceland which are the four protectors of Iceland: "the bull (Griðungur) is the protector of northwestern Iceland, the eagle or griffin (Gammur) protects northeastern Iceland, the dragon (Dreki) protects the southeastern part, and the rock-giant (Bergrisi) is the protector of southwestern Iceland." (visit link)

Two plaques near the flagpole list the names of the people who had the honor of raising the flag on independence day, June 17 of each year, from 1945 to 2017 in Keflavik.
Name: Skrudgardur park

Street Location: Tjarnargata

Local Municipality: Reykjanesbær (Keflavik)

State/Province, etc.: Southern Peninsula

Country: Iceland

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Yes

Picnic Facilities: Picnic tables

Recreational Facilities:
Outdoor gym Children playground


Monuments/Statues: Yes

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Yes

Fountains: No

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Yes

Special Events: Raising of the flag on June 17th

Traditional Geocaches:
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Date Established: Not listed

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