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== Parks and green spaces == The largest park is Mineralwell, situated adjacent to the [[Glenury Viaduct]] which carries the [[Dundee–Aberdeen line]]. St Kieran's Well, a grade-C listed public fountain, is situated in the park. It was restored in 1982, though its water supply has since been severed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MINERALWELL PARK, ST KIERAN'S WELL (LB50263)|url=http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB50263|access-date=2021-02-09|website=portal.historicenvironment.scot|archive-date=14 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214170735/http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB50263|url-status=live}}</ref> The park contains one of the largest purpose built radio controlled car circuits in the UK, located at the edge of the park beside the viaduct.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andonova|first=Denny|date=2021-04-13|title=Formula Fun: Plans for new remote control racing car track to bring Stonehaven club back to glory days|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/3046951/formula-fun-plans-for-new-remote-control-racing-car-track-to-bring-stonehaven-club-back-to-glory-days/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Press and Journal|language=en-US|archive-date=19 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719215838/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/3046951/formula-fun-plans-for-new-remote-control-racing-car-track-to-bring-stonehaven-club-back-to-glory-days/}}</ref> The John McRobert Pavilion was opened in the park in 1993 and an [[Artificial turf|artificial turf pitch]] opened in the park in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=New £600,000 sports facility opens up in Aberdeenshire town|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/694953/new-600000-sports-facility-opens-up-in-aberdeenshire-town/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Press and Journal|language=en-US|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213020559/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/694953/new-600000-sports-facility-opens-up-in-aberdeenshire-town/}}</ref> The park is home to a [[parkrun]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stonehaven parkrun - Weekly Free 5km Timed Run |url=http://www.parkrun.org.uk/stonehaven/ |access-date=3 September 2016 |publisher=parkrun |archive-date=13 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913094137/http://www.parkrun.org.uk/stonehaven/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2021, 120 cherry blossom trees were planted as part of the [[Sakura Cherry Tree Project]]. The trees are dedicated to [[Thomas Blake Glover]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Renton|first=Dawn|date=2021-05-28|title=Prime Minister invited to take part in Stonehaven tribute to North East trader|url=https://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/people/prime-minister-invited-to-take-part-in-stonehaven-tribute-to-north-east-trader-3251871|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-02|website=Mearns Leader|language=en|archive-date=2 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802151006/https://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/people/prime-minister-invited-to-take-part-in-stonehaven-tribute-to-north-east-trader-3251871}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Taylor|first=Lauren|date=2021-12-04|title=Stonehaven youngsters plant cherry blossom trees for Glover project|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/3725478/stonehaven-youngsters-plant-cherry-blossom-trees-for-glover-project/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-15|website=Press and Journal|language=en-GB|archive-date=15 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215162113/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/3725478/stonehaven-youngsters-plant-cherry-blossom-trees-for-glover-project/}}</ref> Nearby Baird Park occupies an area of four acres and was given to the town by [[Sir Alexander Baird, 1st Baronet|Sir Alexander Baird]] in 1920, though it had been leased to the council for the previous twelve years.<ref>{{Cite news|date=17 April 1920|title=Public Park for Stonehaven|work=[[The Press and Journal (Scotland)|The Press & Journal]]|url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000576/19200417/057/0004|access-date=9 February 2021}}</ref> Stonehaven Recreation Grounds was opened in 1885 and is situated near the beach.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1885-06-04 |title=Opening of Recreation Grounds at Stonehaven |pages=3 |work=Dundee Courier |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000269/18850604/034/0003 |access-date=2022-05-24 }}</ref> It is owned by the council.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2015-04-17|title=Fears Stonehaven Recreation Grounds could pass into private ownership|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/551840/plans-stonehaven-recreation-grounds-could-pass-into-private-ownership/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Press and Journal|language=en-US|archive-date=1 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210801231310/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/551840/plans-stonehaven-recreation-grounds-could-pass-into-private-ownership/}}</ref> It contains [[tennis court]]s and a [[bowling green]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Telfer|first=Kirsty|date=2021-04-20|title=Sports pavilion in north-east town restored to former glory|url=https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/aberdeenshire-sports-pavilion-restored-to-former-glory/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Evening Express|language=en-US|archive-date=1 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210801231311/https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/aberdeenshire-sports-pavilion-restored-to-former-glory/}}</ref> Dunnottar Woods is a {{convert|32.91|hectare|acre|adj=on}} woodland area managed by the [[Woodland Trust]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ritchie |first=Gayle |date=2022-02-02 |title=Dunnottar Woods: Fascinating historic features to be found among the trees |url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/outdoors/2907432/dunnottar-house-history-woodlands/ |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=The Courier |language=en-GB |archive-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203211810/https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/outdoors/2907432/dunnottar-house-history-woodlands/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Woods of Dunnottar |url=https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/woods-of-dunnottar/ |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Woodland Trust |language=en-GB |archive-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720095604/https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/woods-of-dunnottar/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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