A perfect park to take kids to! Not only is the circular…read morelandscaping of the park user-friendly but also very pleasing to the eye. There's two circles to it - an inner and an outer. The outer is a hilly grass area with benches, and the inner is a well-equipped and fenced in large kids playground - such a set-up is perfect for adults to sit back and watch the kids whilst allowing them the independence to run around freely. And because of the fencing, the worry of them running off too far is eliminated. Another bonus is that it's never as busy as the Kelvingrove or Botanics. The grassy area is also perfect to let dogs have a nice sniff around - though probably only suitable for smaller dogs. All in all, it's a perfect escape from the city buzz on Byres Road, and a great way to entertain the wee-uns.

This is my local park, although I confess that I don't visit it that often. But it's a nice place…read moreon a sunny day and it has a great swings area that is very child-safe. Since the old pavilion was converted into a nursery there's always a lot of child activity in the park, so consequently it is very popular with parents who have small children. It's a bit too close to Highburgh Road to be very peaceful, but it's a nice place to sit and get some sun in the summer months.

Great park to watch and pet Highland Cows (hairy coos). And not crowded. Yay…read more Came here during a Cruise. From Greenock Cruise Terminal you only have to take 2 trains: Greenock to Glasgow Central, then transfer to train that goes to Pollokshaws West. Costs about 10 pounds (taxi costs 60). There is a nice, free museum there. Restrooms and cafe are very modern and super clean. There is a tram that takes you around the park, and even stops at the train station. Kids loved this park. Very open and not busy.

Clean park with highland cows that you can pet. Small walk to the Burrell collection. A great way…read moreto spend the day in Glasgow.

Nice playground and art sculptures! We came to the Mackintosh House and I always go to extremes to…read moreavoid crowds so we can 49 minutes before opening and this was the perfect place to burn some time. The park has a long history and has been around since 1895. The area reviewed is the playground area right in back of House for an Art Lover. It's large and spaced out with winding paths and different interactive exhibits. The cool thing is you can play on every sculpture in the garden so this is one of the few times you won't be telling your kids "no touching" around art pieces. The seesaw and slide look like they are made from scaled up erector sets and have really nice colors. I could not find the elephant and the large wooden structure is fenced off so it seems like someone must have gotten hurt there.

Bellahouston park has a lot to offer from an amazing life sized elephant sculpture, a fantastic…read moreplay park for children, a ski slope, a Charles Rennie Mackintosh masterpiece; house for an art lover which is beautiful inside and a fantastic wide open space to take a stroll, walk the dog, spot some squirrels and enjoy the surroundings.

Deep into the South Side, Linn Park is absolutely enormous and due to it being used mainly by…read morelocals in what is one of the city's leafier suburbs, a somewhat tranquil location to spend time. Facilities wise, there's a couple of adventure playgrounds, a large equestrian centre, and a golf course, which in all honesty isn't very much for a park of this size, but it's main attraction is the woodland walks. There are large chunks of forest in the park, waterfalls and a good few picturesque little bridges over the river, so it's a very relaxing and peaceful place for a stroll. We got caught in a thunderstorm on our last visit here which is probably a negative but it did provide a bit of excitement. There's also an old mansion in the park which was derelict and thus wonderfully spooky until recently, but it's since been done up and turned into admittedly impressive houses. The Snuff Mill Bridge walkway just at the edge of the park is in my opinion one of the nicest spots in Glasgow. Hardly anyone has heard of it yet I was quite taken aback when I first stumbled upon it. On a nice day it can genuinely feel like you're in a quaint little English village, there's even old Victorian-style street lighting.

Agan, Gavin is spot on: this park is an undiscovered treasure, and has a beautiful bridge, plenty…read moreof walks through the forest (best when I am acting out some late romantic torment) and one of the most pastoral atmospheres in Glasgow. I tend to make the pilgrimage during the summer- when I can find someone with a car to carry the picnic stuff- and sit out in the open field for a lovely, restful afternoon. The lack of facilities is what has made it so peaceful- the golf course, I am glad to say, is under-nourished.

There are two entrances into Anderson Memorial Park in Largs, one on the busy Irvine Road right…read moreopposite Douglas Park, and the other on May Street. I had a little wander round here today after I'd been in Douglas Park. I'm sure the play park area is an excellent facllity for youngsters and that looks very well looked after. However, apart from that I think it's a very poor relation to Douglas Park! There are some nice mature trees and grassy areas but the flower beds could be better stocked and made more attractive. There are a few picnic tables and benches scattered about and it seems quite a pleasant and informal spot for families with young children.

Next to the war memorial and with marvellous views across the Firth of Clyde to the island of…read moreCumbrae, this is a great place for all the family to have some fun on a sunny day! I putted here many years ago but these days I tend to walk around the perimeter of the green as part of a longer walk. It's always well looked after and is very attractive, especially with some beautiful beds of flowers around the edges, and beside the war memorial, during the summer. Open every day from April to September. I'm not sure how much it is for one person to use the green but for two adults and two children it's £10.

Fantastic park with a wonderful natural feel to it. There are lots of things to do here - from…read morewalking and cycling to horse riding and even archery! There are various places to shop and eat within the park, from the smart Garden House Restaurant to the more relaxed Stables Tearoom. There is also a lovely gift shop as well as a craft shop with local artists and craftsmen's products for sale. For the children, there is a panto on again this year.

Beautiful country park just outside Glasgow.Plenty of opportunity for picnics , rambling, etc and a…read moregreat place for dog walkers.The park itself has lots of activities which can be accessed by visiting the web site at http://www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk . I took the audio tour , available from the shops located at the stables found it both informative and entertaining. Well worth a visit P.sThere is a cefe in the courtyard which also does good lunches

While in Scotland, we came upon Coronation Park in Port Glasgow. What drew our attention were…read morethese two humongous sculptures. We immediately pulled into the park so we could get a better look of them. Parking was not an issue the morning we dropped by. The sculptures were even more impressive up close. They are sculptures of two shipbuilders. I believe their names our Biff and Bash or Bish and Bash. I heard the sculptures are also called the Skelpies. Whatever their name is, they are quite a work of art. The park is located next to the river Clyde. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery throughout. The river on one side. The town on the other side. Would have loved to explore Coronation park more, but there was no time on our limited schedule. Maybe one day we will be fortunate to return. Until then, we our memories and our pics of the sculptures.

Nice little park across from Port Glasgow Town Hall. Not a lot to it - there's a children's play…read morearea, grassy lawns and leafy shaded paths, but it's right beside the river Clyde and has lovely views.