Kystagerparken
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| Kystagerparken | |
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 View from the top of the hill 'Bjerget', overlooking the isle of Fugleø at the fairway of Kalveboderne. | |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Hvidovre, Denmark |
| Coordinates | 55°37′59″N 12°30′11″E / 55.633°N 12.503°E |
| Area | 81.5 acres (33.0 ha) |
| Created | 1957 |
| Status | Open all year |
Kystagerparken is a park located in Hvidovre, Denmark, it borders Kalveboderne, the waters between Zealand and Amager. The nearest railway station is Åmarken.[1]
Kystagerparken is just one of several connected parks and green spaces in and around Hvidovre and link to areas such as Strandengen, Mågeparken, Vestvolden, Rebæk Søpark, Valbyparken and Vigerslevparken to name some.
The artificial hill of 'Bjerget' (English: The Mountain) in the park, was constructed from excess dirt from the excavations at Kongens Bryghus in Frederiksberg in 1957. Kystagerparken has a status as a wildlife reserve and became an EU protected bird sanctuary in 1994. The grass is allowed to grow freely and the many wild flowers, seeds and plants provides habitat for insects, shrew, skylark, foxes and the common kestrel.[1]
