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.

Jubilee park with fossil grove and model yacht pond

Park Information

Size: 20 hectares (50 acres)

Region: West End

Established: 1887

Popularity: 85%

Key Features

Fossil grove
Model yacht pond
Formal floral displays

Facilities

toilets
play area

Accessibility

wheelchair friendly

Travel Advice

The park has bus stops along Victoria Park Drive and Westland Drive.

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