Ruchill Park
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
| OS grid | NS5784168095 |
| Coordinates | 55°53′06″N 4°16′23″W / 55.88502°N 4.27306°W |
| Area | 21 hectares (53 acres)[1] |
| Created | 1892 |
| Operated by | Glasgow City Council |
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.
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
- ^ a b "Ruchill Park". www.glasgow.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ "TheGlasgowStory: Ruchill Park". www.theglasgowstory.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
External links
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