Howard Park, Kilmarnock

The roots of Kilmarnock Football Club may be traced back to the park.

[1] Lady's Walk in the park commemorates the grief-stricken walks taken by the young widow of the Earl of Kilmarnock, who was sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered in London in 1746.

His sentence was later commuted to beheading, and his widow died a year after his execution.

In October 2009, the play area in the park (which incorporated a variety of roundabouts, swings, climbing frames and sandboxes) was renovated.

Three parallel bridges connect the park to other areas of Kilmarnock, crossing the River Irvine.