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Springburn Park, covering 77 acres in the north of Glasgow, has been a focal point for the community since its opening in 1892. Set on Balgrayhill, 364 feet above sea level, it offers panoramic views stretching to Ben Lomond, the Trossachs, and even Goat Fell on a clear day. The park is renowned for its rockery, peace garden, and three wildlife ponds, alongside sports facilities including football pitches, bowling greens, and a cricket area. Its history is closely tied to the Reid family, influential locomotive manufacturers who funded key features such as the bandstand and the spectacular Winter Gardens — once Scotland’s largest glasshouse, now awaiting restoration. Mosesfield House, within the park, holds a unique place in motoring history as the site where Scotland’s first car was built in 1895. Blending heritage, horticulture, and recreation, Springburn Park remains a treasured green space that reflects both the industrial legacy and the natural beauty of Glasgow’s north side.

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Springburn Park lies in Glasgow’s North Side, about three miles from the city centre, bounded by Broomfield Road, Balornock Road, and Balgrayhill Road in the heart of Springburn district. Stretching over 77 acres and sitting on elevated Balgrayhill, the park features expansive lawns, woodland, a landmark Peace Garden, and beautiful rockeries acclaimed as among Scotland’s finest. Within the grounds is the historic—though now derelict—Springburn Winter Gardens, once a grand glasshouse gifted by the Reid family, whose nearby statues mark the park’s industrial heritage. Springburn Park offers three wildlife ponds, bowling greens, football pitches, cricket grounds, a children’s play area, and is adjacent to Mosesfield House and Stobhill Hospital. The surrounding area includes the suburbs of Springburn, Balornock, and Cowlairs, and the park is close to the railway station and local amenities, offering panoramic city views from its highest points.

Springburn Park

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