With over 90 parks and gardens, it is no wonder that Glasgow is known as the Dear Green Place. Here are some of the best parks and green areas in each of Glasgow’s neighbourhoods you can visit to stroll around during your holiday in Glasgow.
Parks In Glasgow City Centre Area
Glasgow Green
The oldest park in the city is Glasgow Green. The stunning McLennan Arch and the Doulton Fountain, the biggest terracotta fountain in the world, are located there. The People’s Palace, a museum devoted to the social history of Glasgow, is also located within this vast park. And don’t miss out on the Templeton on the Green, one of the city’s most distinctive structures, which was meticulously designed in the style of Venice’s renowned Doge’s Palace.
Parks In The West End
Kelvingrove Park
On the banks of the River Kelvin, Kelvingrove Park is a prime example of a Victorian park. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the University of Glasgow are two of the grandest structures in the city and are located on either side of the park. Along with two playgrounds and a skatepark, the park is home to the outdoor performing arts complex Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre.
Botanic Gardens
Not far from Byres Road, the Botanic Gardens offer a tranquil blend of green space and woodland walks. Two glasshouses can be seen at the Gardens. One of these is the stunning Kibble Palace, which features marble figures and flora from all around the world. A woodland path and a river stroll are two of the self-guided trails available.
Victoria Park
One of Glasgow’s most beautiful parks is Victoria Park. It features a wide variety of formal floral arrangements, carpet bedding, and hollies. The remains of an old forest can be found in Fossil Grove, which is a part of Victoria Park. It is estimated that the fossilized tree stumps are 330 million years old. A sizable boating pond and a playground are also located in the park.
Parks In The Southside
Queen’s Park
Queen’s Park boasts one of the city’s finest views – on a clear day, you can see the Campsie Fells and Ben Lomond. The park, which is surrounded by the hip southside neighbourhoods of the city, also has a play area, a boating pond, an amphitheatre where various events are held, and a Scottish Poetry Rose Garden.
Pollok Country Park
There are two popular attractions, woodland walks, and bicycle paths in Pollok Country Park. Little adventurers will find plenty to do here as well, with a fairy trail and the opportunity to meet Highland cattle. The renowned Burrell Collection and Pollok House are located in the greatest park space in the city, next to a picturesque river panorama.
Linn Park
Linn Park, Glasgow’s second-largest park, provides plenty of area for peaceful woodland and riverfront walks. The ruins of Cathcart Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots is said to have spent the night before the Battle of Langside in 1568, are located inside the park. Discover Alexander “Greek” Thomson’s majestic architectural style close by at the beautiful home Holmwood House, constructed in 1857-1858. There are two playgrounds for kids as well as many bike paths.
Cathkin Braes Country Park
Cathkin Braes Country Park provides one of the best panoramic views of the city because it is the highest point in Glasgow at 200m above sea level. The park has a lot of mountain biking routes and hosted Commonwealth Games activities in Glasgow in 2014. Discover the park’s very own wind turbine as well as old woodland and grassland sections.
Bellahouston Park
Bellahouston Park provides everything you need for relaxing, walking, biking, and taking in some culture. You may take in breathtaking views of the city while exploring themed gardens that include sculptures and a maze. House for an Art Lover, a Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed art gallery and exhibition space with a café, is also located there.
Parks In The East End
Glasgow Necropolis
The Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian garden cemetery that is brimming with history. In addition, there are various architectural styles. You may take in the picturesque views from the cemetery’s highest point. The oldest remaining medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland, Glasgow Cathedral, is the most spectacular.
Cuningar Loop
A fantastic park has been created out of fifteen hectares of woods as part of the Legacy 2014 project. Three kilometres of pathed walks, sculptures, and public art make up the Cuningar Loop. The transformation from abandoned land to a thriving communal woodland is astounding.
Tollcross Park
A breathtaking rose garden with 240 different species of roses, all arranged in the shape of a rosebud, can be seen in Tollcross Park. With a nature walk, secret garden, and children’s farm, the park is great for families.
Parks In The North
Forth and Clyde Canal
The Forth and Clyde Canal in the city’s north offers green space for a waterside stroll even if it is not really a park or garden. The canal is the ideal location for seeing wildlife. Watch out for otters, beavers, kingfishers, grey herons, and rich, abundant vegetation. Amazingly, the bustling city centre is barely 5 minutes away from this urban paradise.
Hamiltonhill Claypits
Hamiltonhill Claypits is a local nature reserve just north of the canal. With the help of the forested pathways and paths between the Firhill and Applecross basins, you may locate animals all around you in this urban sanctuary. You may also take in one of the greatest views of Glasgow from there, as well as glimmers of the area’s former industrial use.
Hogganfield Park
Check out Hogganfield Park, which is home to Hogganfield Loch and is a certified local nature reserve, for a taste of the countryside in the city’s north. It’s a fantastic place for a leisurely stroll and one of the best places in the city to see birds.
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