Queen's Park
The Nursery and Display House feature a fine collection of sub - tropical plants and many types of flowering and foiliage plants. The nursery also houses a Zen garden, ponds, tropical fish, exotic birds and an excellent reptile house. Extensive rose gardens have been constructed to celebrate Glasgow hosting the World Rose Convention in July 2003. The theme of this commemorative garden is Scottish Poets from Burns to McDairmid.
There are extensive views across the city from the flagpole and on a clear day the Campsie Fells and Ben Lomond are clearly visible.
Located near the main walkway are an oak tree planted by Belgian refugees after the 1914 - 18 war and a beech tree which commemorates the 20th Aniversary of the founding of the United Nations in 1945. There is a nature pond which attracts Mute Swans, Coots, Moorhens, Mallards, Little Grebe and Tufted Duck
Queens Park also offers display glasshouses, an aviary and pet house, Cafe (all year) - toilet facilities available, bowling greens (seasonal), picnic areas with benches. Orienteering course, a modern skateboard park for enthusiasts at the adjacent Recreation Grounds.
Contact
Enquiries
520 Langside Road
Glasgow
G42 9QL
Scotland
Tel: +44 (141) 2875108
E-Mail: land@glasgow.gov.uk
