Kurt Cobain Memorial Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kurt Cobain Memorial Park |
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| Type | City park |
| Location | Wishkah River riverfront, Felony Flats, Aberdeen, Washington, U.S. |
| Created | 2011 |
| Operated by | Aberdeen Parks Dept. |
The Kurt Cobain Memorial Park, also known as Kurt Cobain Landing, is a special park in Aberdeen, Washington. It is the first official memorial in his hometown for Kurt Cobain, who was the lead singer of the famous band Nirvana.
A welcome sign in Aberdeen, put up in 2005, hinted at Cobain with the words "Come As You Are." This was the first official nod to the musician. The Memorial Park itself was first built in 2011. Local volunteers helped create and care for it. In 2015, the city of Aberdeen officially took over the park. This happened 21 years after Cobain's death.
About the Park
Location and History
The Kurt Cobain Memorial Park is located in Aberdeen, Washington. It sits near the Wishkah River. The park was built on land owned by the city. It is close to where Kurt Cobain grew up. Volunteers worked hard to make it a nice place. The city later decided to make it an official city park.
Special Features
The park has several unique features. One important part is the Young Street Bridge. This bridge is mentioned in the Nirvana song "Something in the Way." The words from this song are carved onto a metal plaque in the park. This lets visitors read the lyrics.
Another special item in the park is a granite memorial stone. This stone has quotes from Kurt Cobain carved into it. It helps people remember his words and his music. The park serves as a quiet place for fans to visit and reflect.
