Four small, late 19th century, pillar drinking fountains can be seen around the perimeter of King's Park. This fountain listed by Historic Scotland, another fountain sits on the corner of Albert Place and one to the southern end of Park Avenue. The fountain located for many years on King's Park Road is now sited on Park Avenue.
These four drinking fountains were manufactured in cast iron by Glenfield Co Ltd., Kilmarnock circa 1897. The fountains at Albert Place and Queens Road have Ram's head mask water spouts. The two fountains on Park Avenue have lion's head spouts. All four fountains have dog bowls at their base.
Public water fountains became increasingly popular from the mid 19th century as a means of providing clean drinking water.
Local residents remember drinking from these fountains, which ceased to operate after the 1980 Water ( Scotland ) Act.
If you decide to go for "King's Park Too" after this cache then please take the perimeter route rather than the straight line across the golf course. Thanks.