Was one of my favourite places when I lived in Shawlands. Ideal for a couple of laps on the bike

A smashing park in the middle of the southside. Loads of places to walk in peace and quiet as well as the Burrell Collection and Pollok House to culture yourself. The Burrell Collection is free however Pollok House has a charge as it is a National Trust property. There are golf course and bike routes for those of an active nature.

I USED TO LOVE COMING HERE WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND IT IS SO CLOSE TO THE CITY CENTRE THAT IT IS WORTH A VISIT IF YOU ARE EVER STUCK FOR SOMETHING TO DO IN GLASGOW

An oasis of countryside 10 mins from city centre. Miles of walking among forests plus the added attraction of The Burrell Collection and Pollok House. Also has play area for children.

A place not to be missed if visiting Glasgow.

This park on glasgow’s south side recently won an award as best park, it is well deserved, there are acres of woodland, cyclepaths and walkways,The Burrell collection is here (free entry) and a new addition has been a playpark- for up to 12yrs in the Burrell car park area, a good ( but pricy) coffee shop offers a wide range of meals and pleasant views,5 mins walk away is Pollok House ( not free) with access to another coffe shop, with hme baking, and gift shop.Stables where children can touch Clydsdale horses, fields of Highland Cattle, large areas to play football, and generally walk around make this a brilliant place for family days out. For people with mobility problems there is a courtesy bus runs form the entrance to both Burrell and Pollok House.There is ample parking, some free, and there are good bus and train links within 5 mins of park entrance

Voted best park in Britain 2007 and best park in Europe 2008, this massive green space certainly has a lot to live up to. It is immense in size and as soon as you go in you have absolutely no idea you’re in a city, just off a busy main road. It’s easy to get lost in and has loads of lively little paths and trails to wander or cycle down. Come any morning and you’ll meet people out for a stroll or walking their dogs.

Home to Pollok House and the Burrell Collection, both very impressive in their own right, a trip tp Pollok Park really is a full day trip. Take a picnic and sit by the fast flowing river. Stop to pat the horses at the stables, or go for a ride. Best of all, discover what the park has to offer for yourself. For me, it more than lives up to its accolades.