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Glasgow Green is by far the oldest of the city's parks established in the 15th century. It is situated within walking distance of the city centre east of the Saltmarket.
It's home to a variety of attractions, including:
• The People's Palace, a museum dedicated to the history of Glasgow's working class
• The Nelson Monument, a 130-foot (40-meter) column dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson
• The McLennan Arch, a 19th-century archway that is a popular spot for photo ops
• The Templeton Carpet Factory, a former carpet factory that is now a popular event space
• The St. Andrew's Suspension Bridge, a suspension bridge that connects Glasgow Green to the south side of the River Clyde
Glasgow Green is also a popular spot for walking, fishing, and cycling.
In addition to its historical and recreational attractions, Glasgow Green is also home to a number of events throughout the year including TRNSMT Festival and the World Pipe Band Championships.
Glasgow Green is a popular tourist destination and a great place to spend a day outdoors. It is easily accessible from the city center and offers something for everyone.
The annual Glasgow Kiltwalk is being held on Sunday 28th April, with three separate walks of different lengths across the city!
READ MOREThe Glasgow Walking and Wheeling Festival - which celebrates walking and wheeling and promotes active travel - will take place on Glasgow Green on Saturday 11th May!
READ MORESign up now for the 2024 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 19th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!
READ MORETRNSMT will return to Glasgow Green for its 7th year between the 12th and 14th July 2024, bringing its massive energy to the city once again!
READ MOREMalls Mire Community Woodland is an area of mixed woodland and wetland habitat situated between Toryglen and Rutherglen.
READ MORESituated in the West End of the city, Glasgow Botanic Gardens are home to a wide variety of plant life, including over 9,000 different species of plants from all over the world!
READ MORERosshall Park & Gardens has a unique combination of historical, cultural and environmental heritage and outstanding landscape and conservation values.
READ MOREBenmore Botanic Garden is a magnificent 120-acre mountainside Garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.
READ MOREMaryhill Park is an extremely popular local park with residents and the wider community.Improvements to the park have added a wetland area, orchard, signage...
READ MOREBaltic Street Adventure Playground is supervised adventure playground for children from 6 to 12 years. Free to attend, Free to explore, Free to create, Free to play!
READ MOREThe woodlands of Castlemilk Park run through the heart of Castlemilk and are a great place to visit; it’s a place that is rich in history and a home to many creatures.
READ MOREWoodlands Community Garden opened in 2010, occupying a site in West Prince's Street. Since then it has become an important local space where people make new friends and feel part of the community!
READ MOREDawsholm Park could well be described as 'the nature lover's park' as there is much of interest to the nature enthusiast here!
READ MORELocated in Helensburgh, Hermitage Park is a set of formal gardens containing attractive fields, shrubbery and a fascinating old mill!
READ MOREThe park is considered to be one of the more beautiful small parks which hosts a wide variety of trees shrubs and plants including a rockery, rose garden...
READ MOREPollok Country Park is Glasgow's largest park and the only Country Park within Glasgow. Its extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife.
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