Park, County Londonderry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Park
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 Learmount Road |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDONDERRY |
| Postcode district | BT47 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Park is a small village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It sits by the beautiful River Faughan and is nestled at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains. The village is also close to another village called Claudy.
Right next to Park is Learmount Forest, a large woodland covering about 120 hectares. Inside this forest, you'll find Learmount Castle. This old castle has been standing for hundreds of years, adding a touch of history to the area.
Sports in Park
The village of Park has two main sports clubs that are very popular. These clubs are St Joseph's Craigbane and St. Mary's GAC Banagher. The teams play their games at Gerry Crossan Park and Fr. McNally Park.
Famous People from Park
The well-known Irish novelist, Antonia Logue, was born in Park. She is famous for writing interesting stories and books.
