Glasgow Parks

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Glaschu: Dear Green Place

Glasgow has more park space per head of population than any other city in the UK. Here is a roundup of the parks as found in geograph.

See Glasgow City Council's website for a more comprehensive description.

Glasgow Green

On the banks of the Clyde, close to the city centre, this is Glasgow's oldest park, dating back to the 15th century. The original home of Rangers FC, the park was recently renovated and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with Glaswegians and visitors alike. It plays host to major events such as the World Pipe Band Championships, marathons, bike races, concerts fireworks displays and the annual Glasgow Fair carnival each July.

Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Kelvingrove Park

In the heart of the West End, as the name suggests, on the banks of Glasgow's 'other' river, the Kelvin. Opened in 1852 as the West Park, this is arguably the finest of Glasgow's many parks. It played host to three major exhibitions around the turn of the 19th-20th century.

The Friends of Kelvingrove Park website is well worth a look if you intend to make a visit.

Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Bellahouston Park

Bellahouston Park is in the south west of the city and was opened in 1896. It played host to the Empire Exhibition in 1938, of which the Palace of Art is all that remains today. In 1982, 280,000 people filled Bellahouston to see Pope John Paul II on the Glasgow leg of his UK tour. The park boasts a wide range of sports facilities, including a dry ski slope.

Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Pollok Country Park

Pollok was a large country estate which was the ancestral home of the Maxwell family. It is now home to the Burrell Art Collection.

Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Victoria Park

In the northwest of the city, at the northern exit of the Clyde Tunnel. Home to the Fossil Grove which contains the fossilised remains of tree stumps.

Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Botanic Gardens

The main features of this park, which opened in 1842, are the large glasshouses which house extensive tropical and temperate plant collections from around the world.

Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Alexandra Park

Towards the East End of the city, the Park is named after Princess Alexandra, the wife of the future King Edward VII, who opened the Park in 1870.


Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Springburn Park

For Glaswegians, Springburn is synonymous with the railway industry and the park is no exception. Opened in 1892 on former industrial land, the Reid family of the nearby North British locomotive works were major contributors to the development of the park. Unfortunately, the Winter Gardens have fallen into disrepair and await funding to restore them to their former glory.

Only one photo exists in geograph at the time of writing.

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Linn Park

On the south side of the city, Linn Park (like Pollok Park) was once owned by the Maxwell family, being purchased and converted to a park by the City of Glasgow and extended over the years to become the second largest park in the city.

Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Cathkin Braes Country Park

In the southeast corner of the city, near the road to East Kilbride. This hillside park offers panoramic views of the city and the hills beyond. Opened in 1887, at 200 metres it is the highest point in the city.
Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Auchinlea Park

In the east end of the city, recently considerably reduced in size by the construction of the Glasgow Fort shopping centre by the M8. It contains two 'A' Listed buildings; Provan Hall and Blochairn House.

Only one photo exists on geograph at the time of writing.

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Hogganfield Park

In the northeast of the city, by the old road to Cumbernauld. A haven for bird watchers, this park opened in 1920 and is centred around Hogganfield Loch which is home to several rare species.

Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Ruchill Park

In the north of the city, opened in 1892 to benefit the working class tenement dwellers who had no gardens of their own.

Only one photo exists on geograph at the time of writing.

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Tollcross Park

In the heart of the east end, this impressive park opened in 1897 and is renowned for its Rose Garden and Winter Garden.

Here are the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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Queen's Park

A fine park on the south side of the city. Opened in 1857 and dedicated to the memory of Mary Queen of Scots. The curiously named Hill 60 within the park offers panoramic views over the city.


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Festival Park

This park is not listed on the City Council's web site, perhaps because it is smaller in size than those listed above. It is located in former docklands off Govan Road in a corner of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival site. An oasis of peace in a busy corner of the city, close to the Science Centre and Exhibition Centre as well as the BBC and STV headquarters buildings on Pacific Quay.

Here are some of the images of the park to be found in geograph.

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