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Victoria Park, often called Glasgow’s prettiest park, spans 20 hectares in the city’s West End and was opened in 1887 to mark Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Originally part of the Burgh of Partick, it is celebrated for its formal floral displays, arboretum, and ornamental pond with two small islands linked by iron bridges. The park’s most remarkable feature is the Fossil Grove, discovered during its construction, where 330-million-year-old fossilised tree trunks are preserved in situ. Historic landmarks include the Jubilee Gates, gifted by the “Ladies of Partick,” and a restored four-dial clock tower from 1888. Monuments honouring local residents lost in both World Wars add to its heritage appeal. Popular with walkers, families, and runners, Victoria Park offers play areas, sports facilities, and tranquil gardens, blending natural beauty with rich history. It remains a cherished green space and a living link between Glasgow’s Victorian past and its vibrant present.

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Victoria Park is a 20-hectare (50-acre) public park located in the west end of Glasgow, adjacent to the districts of Scotstoun, Whiteinch, Jordanhill, and Broomhill. Named to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, it was developed with labour from shipyard workers during a period of economic depression. The park features a variety of amenities including a children's play area, tennis and basketball courts, bowling greens, a putting course, and several gardens. A unique highlight is the Fossil Grove, housing fossilized tree stumps over 325 million years old, preserved in their original growth positions within a specially designed Fossil House. The park also contains historical features such as the restored Jubilee Gates and a war memorial for local residents who died in the World Wars. Victoria Park offers a peaceful retreat with open spaces, wooded areas, and water features, and remains a cherished green space within Glasgow’s urban landscape. It is easily accessible by public transport including nearby Jordanhill railway station.

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