Ruchill Park
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.
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
| OS grid | NS5784168095 |
| Coordinates | 55.88502°N 4.27306°W |
| Area | 21 hectares (53 acres)[1] |
| Created | 1892 |
| Operated by | Glasgow City Council |
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
- "Ruchill Park". www.glasgow.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- "TheGlasgowStory: Ruchill Park". www.theglasgowstory.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
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