Dens Park facts for kids
Dens Park is a famous football stadium located in Dundee, Scotland. It is the home ground for Dundee F.C., a well-known Scottish football club. The stadium can hold up to 11,856 fans, making it a lively place on match days!
What makes Dens Park really special is its location. It shares part of the same street, Sandeman Street, with Tannadice, which is the home stadium of Dundee United F.C.. These two clubs are big rivals in the city, so having their stadiums so close makes their matches even more exciting!
History of Dens Park
Dundee F.C. moved to Dens Park in 1899. Before that, they played at their first stadium, Carolina Port. Over the years, Dens Park has been updated and improved. Two of its main stands, the Bobby Cox Stand and the Bob Shankly Stand, look very similar. The Bobby Cox Stand is usually where home fans sit, cheering on Dundee F.C. The Bob Shankly Stand is for visiting supporters.
Images for kids
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This map shows how close Dens Park (left) and Tannadice Park (right) are to each other.
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A view of the 'Bob Shankly Stand' at Dens Park.
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Dens Park also used to host greyhound racing around 1995.
See also
In Spanish: Dens Park para niños
