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Alexandra Park, a 42-hectare green haven in Glasgow’s East End, has been a cherished public space since its opening in 1870. Named after Princess Alexandra of Denmark, it was created to provide leisure and recreation for the city’s growing population. The park’s highest point offers sweeping views north to Ben Lomond and south to the Tinto Hills, making it a favourite spot for walkers and photographers. Its formal gardens, seasonal floral displays, and the historic Saracen Fountain — relocated here in 1914 from Kelvingrove Park — add elegance and character. Alexandra Park also features play areas, bowling greens, and a nine-hole golf course, blending active recreation with tranquil spaces for relaxation. Rich in history and community spirit, it remains a vibrant meeting place where nature, heritage, and city life come together in one of Glasgow’s most picturesque settings.

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Alexandra Park is a spacious public park in Glasgow’s East End, set in the Dennistoun district about two miles east of the city centre with main access points at Sannox Gardens and adjacent to Alexandra Parade. Covering roughly 100 acres, the park is bordered by the M8 motorway to the north and Alexandra Parade/Cumbernauld Road to the south, making it easily reachable by local bus routes and Alexandra Parade railway station. Alexandra Park is famed for its scenic wooded avenues, panoramic views from the hilltop—where visitors can glimpse Ben Lomond—and the ornate cast-iron Saracen Fountain, relocated here after the 1901 Glasgow International Exhibition. The grounds include a pond, play areas for children, community gardens, and open lawns for relaxation or sports. Nearby are Dennistoun’s lively cafes and shops, Haghill’s residential streets, Riddrie and Blochairn’s local amenities, as well as Celtic Park football stadium about a mile south. Alexandra Park offers a green and historic retreat amid Glasgow’s vibrant East End neighborhoods.

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