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Victoria Park

Victoria Park (20 hectares/50 acres) was originally acquired by the Burgh of Partick. The park was named for Queen Victoria's golden jubilee in 1887 and is considered to be Glasgow's prettiest park. The park boasts an extensive range of formal floral displays and hollies.

Where is it?

What can I do there?

The park has a wide variety of facilities to suit all age groups.

  • Orienteering course.
  • Model yachting pond.
  • Children's play areas.
  • Bowling greens.
  • Tennis courts.
  • The park is a popular location for wedding photographs.
  • Public toilets:
    • At the West of the Boating Pond.
    • Bowling Pavilion.

When is it open?

Victoria Park is open at all times. However specific facilities may be subject to opening times.

Fossil Grove will open between April and October 2023.

Opening hours will be every third Sunday (April to October) between 12:00 and 16:00. The next events for this year are on the following dates:

  • Sunday 20 August 2023
  • Sunday 17 September 2023
  • Sunday 15 October 2023
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