Ruchill Park

Ruchill Park is a public park in Ruchill, Glasgow, Scotland, approximately 2 miles (3 km) north-west of the city centre. It is adjacent to the former location of Ruchill Hospital on Bilsland Drive.

Ruchill Park
TypePublic park
LocationGlasgow, Scotland
OS gridNS5784168095
Coordinates55.88502°N 4.27306°W / 55.88502; -4.27306
Area21 hectares (53 acres)[1]
Created1892
Operated byGlasgow City Council

History

In 1892, Glasgow Corporation acquired the site of Ruchill Park for the construction of Ruchill Hospital.[2]

Facilities

Ruchill Park has a wide range of facilities,[1] including:

  • Jogging trails
  • Play areas
  • Flowerbeds
  • Conservation areas

As well as this, the park features a small hillock with a flagpole (lit when it is dark) which has one of the best possible viewpoints of the whole city and surrounding area.

References

  1. "Ruchill Park". www.glasgow.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  2. "TheGlasgowStory: Ruchill Park". www.theglasgowstory.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.


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