The name Glasgow derives from the Gaelic "Glaschu" meaning "dear green place" and the city is blessed with a number of parks and green spaces. Glasgow Green is the oldest park dating from 1450 when the land was granted to Bishop William Turnbull and the people of Glasgow by King James II. Many of the remaining parks are a legacy of the Victorian Era when the City was expanding rapidly and the planners of the day allowed for parks for those in the high density tenements, typical to the city, to enjoy open space.


Alexandra Park
Auchinlee Park
Bellahouston Park
Botanic Gardens
Broomhill Cross Park
Cathkin Braes Country Park
Darnley Mill Park
Dawsholm Park
Garscadden Burn Park
Glasgow Green
Hogganfield Park
Kelvingrove Park
Linn Park
Pollok Country Park
Queen's Park
Ruchill Park
Springburn Park
Tollcross Park
Victoria Park