Alexandra Park

This 42 hectare (102 acres) East End public park is extremely popular with local residents and the wider community. Park users have always found Alexandra Park pleasant and well laid out and the highest point of the park gives views North to Ben Lomond and South to the Tinto Hills. The main pedestrian entrance into the park is through the main ornamental gates leading from Alexandra Parade into an impressive formal seasonal and carpet bedding display area leading round to the small formal rose garden.

Victorian elegance with views north to Ben Lomond

Park Information

Size: 42 hectares (102 acres)

Region: East End

Popularity: 75%

Key Features

Ornamental gates
Seasonal bedding display
Formal rose garden
Views to Ben Lomond

Facilities

play area
cafe
toilets
picnic area

Accessibility

wheelchair friendly

Travel Advice

The park is positioned beside Alexandra Parade train station. With a number of bus stops located along Alexandra Parade and Cumbernauld road just outside of the park.

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