Glasgow Parks
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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. It was the venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games mountain-biking events.This gateway is on Ardencraig Road, close to the point where it meets Castlemilk Drive.
Cathkin Braes Country Park was established in 1995.
Cathkin Braes Country Park was established in 1995.
by Lairich Rig
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.Blochairn House is on the left (south range), Provan Hall on the right (north range). Both are Category A Listed Link










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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.Beside Hogganfield Loch. The sandy coloured area is a man made beach beside the loch.
by Richard Webb
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. The 53 acre park consists of play areas, jogging trails, deciduous woodlands and formal flower beds. The elevated location of the park enables panoramic views of the city to the south.A deserted play area in freezing conditions in Ruchill Park
by Mark Nightingale
Here is a selection of Geograph photos of the park.












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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. Sadly, similar to Springburn Park, the once renowned Winter Garden is currently derelict and disused.This mansion house, set within what is now Tollcross Park, was designed by architect David Bryce, and built by James Dunlop in 1848. From 1905 to 1973, it was the home of the Children's Museum (a branch of the Kelvingrove Museum), but the building later fell into disrepair.
For the nearby Winter Gardens, see NS6363 : Tollcross Park - the Winter Gardens, and other pictures linked from there.
For the nearby Winter Gardens, see NS6363 : Tollcross Park - the Winter Gardens, and other pictures linked from there.
by Lairich Rig
Here are some of the images of the park to be found in geograph.










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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.The Pacific Drive entrance to the park which is on the site of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival.
by Thomas Nugent
Here are some of the images of the park to be found in geograph.








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