This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Parks and Green Spaces ====== Glasgow is affectionately known by locals as ‘the dear green place’, and is home to several parks and gardens on both sides of the River Clyde. If you want some time away from the convention to gather your thoughts and get back to nature, the below places offer a respite from the busy city. [[glwsoc>>parks_gardens|The Glasgow Social Wiki]] has a comprehensive list. ===== Kelvingrove Park ===== Kelvingrove Park is the closest large park to the SEC. [[wp>Kelvingrove_Park|Kelvingrove Park]] ===== Glasgow Botanic Gardens ===== Established in 1842 on its current site at the north end of Byres Road, the [[https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=16587|Botanic Gardens]] were originally restricted to members of the Royal Botanical Institution -- though on several days per year the public were allowed entry for the sum of one penny -- but financial troubles led them to be taken over by the city corporation and opened to members of the public. ===== Glasgow Green ===== By far the [[https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=16587|oldest of Glasgow's parks,]] it is situated at the east end of the city centre. ===== Victoria Park ===== Supposedly [[https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=16597|Glasgow's prettiest park,]] it is also home of [[https://www.parkrun.org.uk/victoria/|Victoria Parkrun]], 0930 on Saturdays. Close to the SEC. ===== Pollok Park ===== Home of the Burrell Collection but a lovely park in its own right. [[wp>Pollok_Country_Park|Pollok Country Park]] Last modified: 2024/04/15 21:14by alan