History

The park was openend in 1896 and extended in 1901 and 1903 to its current size. The Empire Exhibition was held here in 1938 and took 14 months to complete before opening; however the only building left from the time is the Palace of Art which now serves as a Sports Excellence Centre. In 1996 the House for an Art Lover was completedfrom original drawings by charles Rennie MackIntosh and Margaret Macdonald from a competition entry in 1901.

Facilities

The park has an 18 hole pitch and putt, bowling greens, play areas, formal and informal gardens.Bellahouston Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool, the Cycling Activity Centre and the Glasgow Ski and Snowboard Centre are also located withing the parks' grounds as well as all weather hockey pitches and running track.