Eugene Cross Park facts for kids
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| Location | Ebbw Vale RFC, Newchurch Road, Ebbw Vale NP23 5AZ |
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| Coordinates | 51°47′7″N 3°12′23″W / 51.78528°N 3.20639°W |
| Owner | Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council |
| Capacity | 8,000 |
| Opened | 1919 |
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| Ebbw Vale RFC Ebbw Vale Cricket Club Glamorgan County Cricket Club Wales Minor Counties Cricket Club Ebbw Vale RLFC (1907–1912) Ebbw Vale F.C. (1919–1999) |
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Eugene Cross Park is a well-known sports ground in Ebbw Vale, Wales. It's a place where exciting games of rugby and cricket happen. This park is a big part of the local community and has a long, interesting history.
The park is home to the Ebbw Vale RFC rugby team and the Ebbw Vale Cricket Club. Sometimes, even bigger teams like Glamorgan County Cricket Club play their matches here. It has also hosted a few international rugby league games. For many years, from 1919 to 1999, it was also the home ground for the Ebbw Vale F.C. football team.
Discover Eugene Cross Park
Eugene Cross Park is a busy sports venue. It has special areas for fans to watch, including terraces and a main stand. There's also a clubhouse where people can relax, grab a drink, and even buy team gear on match days. The park is easy to find, located near the B4486 road and the Ebbw River.
A Look at Its History
The story of Eugene Cross Park began in November 1919. A group called the Ebbw Vale Welfare Association bought a piece of land known as "Bridgend Field." This land, which was about 6 acres (or 2.4 hectares) in size, became known as the Welfare Ground.
In 1973, the ground was renamed to honor a very important person, Sir Eugene Cross. He was the Chairman of the Welfare Trustees for a long time and made a big difference to the park.
What's in a Name?
In September 2021, a company called Ciner Group made a special agreement with Ebbw Vale RFC. For three years, the stadium was known as the Ciner Glass Community Stadium. This kind of agreement helps sports clubs get funding.
See also
In Spanish: Parque Eugene Cross para niños
