Slottsparken is a park in Malmö,

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established in

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is located in one corner of the park. Across the canal to the north lies Kungsparken, which was known as ''Slottsparken'' until

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. Because of this name change and the fact that the two parks effectively form one continuous park, there is often confusion about the names, even on maps. The park is a popular place to go for a walk on a sunny day with children on account of the large playground and the many birds living in Big Pond ( sv, Stora dammen), including

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, black-headed gulls, grey herons and swans.

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Parks in Malmö {{Skåne-geo-stub