Must visit spot. Very green and beautiful. You can also walk along the River Clyde from here. read more

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Large park just east of downtown Glasgow along the river. There are many asphalt paths, open green space, landmarks, fountains, plaques, and benches. Beyond that, there's the People's Palace (gives the working class history), a playground, a suspension bridge over the river, and the winter gardens with exotic plants and a cafe. I spent 3 hours here just wandering and touring the People's Palace. read more

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Glasgow Green is the oldest, and one of the biggest, dear green places in dear green Glasgow. It's also one of my favourites. It's a real gem of the East End. It's huge, well kept and patrolled by park rangers to keep it safe and it's absolutely packed with landmarks and things to do. There's the Nelson Monument, the McLennan Arch, endless statues and plaques, and at least two fountains including the William Collins Fountain and the Doulton Fountain. Then, of course, there's the People's Palace and Winter Gardens. The palace curates a collection with the theme of how Glaswegian people lived in the 18th-20th Century. The winter gardens is full of unusual, exotic plants and also has a small cafe. The green is often used for events in Glasgow but is a wonderful place to spend time even when nothing is going on. There's a playpark for children and there's usually an ice cream van or two in good weather. There are plenty of benches and ideal spots for picnics too and it's just an ideal spot to enjoy being outdoors, just to escape the bustle of the city for a quiet moment or two. read more

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Glasgow Green is the oldest park in the city, given to the people of Glasgow by King James II in 1450. Citizens of the city are entitled to dry their laundry there, and you can still find the clothes poles for doing just that. Not that the practice is recommended these days, unless you're also posting a security guard to keep an eye on it. I think you can also legally use the Green for grazing your sheep, if you happen to own sheep in the city these days! It's a great open space to explore, and over the years it has served as the venue for all sorts of sporting events, rock concerts, fireworks displays, political rallies and other gatherings. Even Bonnie Prince Charlie's army camped there whilst Charlie demanded that the city provide food and clothing for his men. It's also the birthplace of Rangers football club, formed when members of a rowing club would have a kick-about on the Green during their breaks. I love the unexpected surprises that you come across - the Nelson monument was the first civic monument to the great admiral to be erected, and was designed by Glasgow's third-best-known architect, David Hamilton. It was struck by lightning soon after erection and the top 6m was destroyed; but it was soon repaired. Check out the plaque beside the monument recording the spot where James Watt is said to have received inspiration for his condensing steam engine (there's also a statue of Watt in the People's Palace garden). There's the Templeton's carpet factory, modelled after the Doge's Palace in Venice by William Leiper (also the architect of Glasgow University and Dowanhill Church - now Cottier's Theatre). There's the People's Palace, which is a great wee museum, and the Winter Gardens at the rear is a fine warm refuge on a cold rainy day and a great location for weddings or parties. Just outside the People's Palace is the spectacular Doulton fountain - the largest terracotta fountain in the world and the finest example of its kind; originally built for the 1888 International Exhibition in Kelvingrove Park to commemorate the completion of the aqueducts and pipelines from Loch Katrine that still carry Glasgow's water supply, it was restored and relocated outside the People's Palace in 2005. The city's industrial equine history is commemorated by the Clydesdale horses that are kept at the Green and exercised there daily (although I've never seen these!) Lastly, it's worth checking out the boathouse just downstream of the suspension bridge that is the base of the Glasgow Humane Society. Since 1790, this dedicated institution has selflessly policed the river in rowing boats, rescuing people in trouble on the water; until recently they also had the more grisly task of recovering bodies from the depths (in 2005 the police took over this duty) . Generations of the Parsonage family have been the rivermen here, and their dedication to their vocation is commemorated in the naming of Parsonage Square and Parsonage Row just off the High Street. read more

I love Glasgow Green...it has forever been my go to park when the sun is out (and in Glasgow that also means taps are aff!) or as a scenic shortcut if I'm walking home from town. It's big enough that even on a scorcher of a day you will always find your own wee spot to chill, sunbath or kick a ball about (OK, admittedly I don't do much of the latter but it's an option is what I'm saying!). There's a couple of play parks for kids, one at either end, with pirate ships, tube tunnel slides and all sorts to keep them amused as well as a nextbike station located near West Brewery (also handy for a cold one!) if you fancy hiring a bike (though perhaps best not to drink and cycle...). For something different, you can wander around the People's Palace and Winter Garden (the smell is awesome, my words won't do it justice) or just sit back and relax like I'm doing today. read more

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Glasgow Green can be a bit hit and miss in some regards. It is in an area that would not always be first on the list you would send tourists to in my opinion but actually given the right day it can make for a very pleasant walk. We took the dog there yesterday and it was a crisp cold morning. It meant the place was quite quiet and allowed us to enjoy a slow walk peaceful walk round. There is quite a few different bits to see including the birds down at the riverside, Tempelton Building, the bridge, the tall monument and the water fountain. (These probs have names that I don't know btw) The added bonus to this park is you can also either go to west at the end for a beer or food or into the winter gardens for a coffee and cake. Certainly worth a walk round during the day if you ain't been before . read more

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Love Glasgow Green for long dog walks and sunny afternoons of lying around. Yes, it might have a slightly rougher crowd than Kelvingrove does, but the locals add a bit of charm to the place! Also handy is the proximity to West (for a wee beer or two) & the Peoples Palace! The new Commonwealth Games hockey centre is also nearby. Parking is usually fine although the green is within walking distance of the city centre. read more

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Very big and very flat, Glasgow Green is indeed a lovely green space and has a couple of notable landmarks but pretty much every other park I've been to in Glasgow (notably Kelvingrove, Queens, Linn and Rouken Glen) has been a bit more picturesque. That's not to take anything away from the green though, it houses the charming People's Palace, and I'm assured that the Bonfire Night party is the best place in town to celebrate the torture and execution of a political activist. Still worth a visit. read more

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I spend a lot of time in this park, mainly for running. The main half marathon in Glasgow finishes here and the place gets transformed into a runners paradise. Credit to the council for the setup of this event, with huge charity stalls and merchandise set up. The final 500m is along Clyde Street finishing right before Nelson's Monument. The park is a great distance for 5ks, as there is a good circuit you can complete. However, my major gribe with the park is the lack of lights. Or rather, street lamps are there but not lit. I'm not sure if this is to deter people from being in the park at night, but during winter this can make it quite difficult! It's a lovely park, with various monuments, some boat clubs and a lovely smell of the brewery.. read more

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One of Glasgow's nicest parks in my humble opinion, helped along by being in a good location. It's great during summertime, and I have been to a number of events held here including a Film Festival event run by the BBC where I got to see Goldfinger (the best Bond movie?) and more recently, the always on form Radiohead. It's a great place, and a lovely backdrop to a lazy Sunday afternoon stroll or summertime picnic with good company. read more

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A great big green space in the East End, Glasgow Green was once used by housewives as a washing and drying green. These days, it's home to a great big adventure play park and comes to life for various events throughout the year. This great grassy space is ideal for all kinds of events, and plays hosts to gigs, festivals, exhibitions and carnivals, as well as the annual fireworks display which has become a Glasgow tradition. read more

A wonderful large park in the east end and an absolute joy to discover for the first time as I did last month. It's actually the largest park in the city dating back to the 15th century and has had many uses over the years (including grazing, drying fishing nets and washing clothes) Nowadays it's a beautiful place to walk or cycle beside the River Clyde (and across some attractive bridges); you can see the beautiful People's Palace and Winter Gardens on the Green (including the cafe and extensive museum), the world's largest terracotta fountain, a tidal weir, the decorative 19th century Templeton Carpet Factory, a monument to Admiral Nelson, and much more. You can also find Cycle Route 75, also known as the Clyde Walkway, which runs from the centre of the city all the way to Strathclyde Park. read more

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The Glasgow green is a pretty awesome place for kids or adults. The first time I came here was last year in the fall & it was breath taking! All the trees lined throughout the park were changing colors, it's defo a great picture opportunity if you go during autumn. I've been back a few times for nice long walks through the park, with its large green fields and trails that take you all the way down to the river/bridges. There are football pitches throughout the park and a children's park that seriously reminds me of that board game snakes n ladders! (Us Yankees call it shoots & ladders!) we brought Craig's 6 year old cousin here & she really enjoyed it :) I've also came here for bonfire night fireworks which wasn't a big deal but it's cool to see how crowded the park gets! Overall cool park, was tough to find a restroom for the "wee'yin" around the park but other than that no complaints! read more

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Had a wonderful evening with a friend at Proms in the Park at Glasgow Green. Only found out it was on earlier this week and so glad I did. Thank you Briony. Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Katherine Jenkins, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Noah Stewart (what a voice), Robyn Stapleton (an up and coming talent) and Jamie MacDougal doing the comparing bit. We clapped, we cheered, we danced and we sang our little hearts out. Best £8 I have spent in a long, long while. Next year here I come. Whole event was well organised, apart from the loos - never ever enough of them - and as far as I know no-one did anything stupid apart from my "jigging"!! Loved it. read more

Glasgow Green is a beautiful and well looked after park, it's a perfect place to run in the city as you don't have to worry about traffic. I also love watching people row along the river. If running isn't your thing there is always West Brewery and the People's Palace. read more

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No one has mentioned the "HOSSIES" Big Jack, Don & Co are not the tiniest horses in the world. they live in the council stables at the fron of montieth Row. We take mt two yr old grandson to the green regularly from clydebank and he plays in the park before going into the stables to see the horses. the stable manager welcomes averyone and you can get a list of the days when the farrier comes to shoe the big guys. If you've got kids it's a must. read more

Glasgow Green is one of the most picturesque and generally very cool parts of Glasgow. Vastly more fun to visit than a lot of the more run-down parks in our fine city, Glasgow Green sprawls across 55 hectares of historic land. It's beautiful during winter or summer, and is one of the best places to congregate for the festivities of Bonfire / Guy Fawkes night on the 5th of November every year. Glasgow Green also hosts a number of festivals and gigs, one of which was Gig on the Green, which later became Big Day Out, but has since petered out. A number of runs, cycles, and events are hosted here. The People's Palace is also located here. A great Glasgow landmark and lovely place to spend the day, especially when the sun is shining. Lovely. read more

Glasgow Green, home of vast expanses of grass, drunkards, many open air events and the starting / finishing point for a number of running events across the city. Also: the drying green, the People's Palace, the arc de triomphe thingy, and where most marches to George Square assemble. There used to be a lot more trees here, but they were (apparently) taken away because of a high number of attacks. Which is a damn shame, because I do find that the main stretch of grass is quite exposed. That said, the path along the river is lovely. Glasgow's known as the Dear Green Place, because of areas of greenery like this, most of which were gifted to the city by the Victorian City Fathers. Which was nice of them. And I'd much rather that it was as it is, instead of another set of flats. Yeay, trees, basically. read more

Glasgow Green is one of Glasgow's oldest and popular parks. Dating back from the 15th century, it has changed from a communal space where people used to hang their laundry to a park used for big events as much as it is for picnics. It's in the heart of the East end, and although the area is being regenerated impressively I would advise against going here at night. People are under the illusion that the west end is more safe, but there are nutters everywhere so I would worry about that more than postcode. Saying that, I wouldn't wander parks alone at night as a general rule. During the day, it is splendid - its grassy boundaries stretch out for ages and makes a very picturesque morning stroll if you go along the Clyde's walkway. Aside from playing host to the People's Palace and a number of monuments, the WEST brewery and old Templeton rug factory are also nearby. Moreover, the Green is used to host various sporting and charity events (including the Race for Life), and the city firework display is held here every year. It's free, and it's quite a spectacle seeing the old factories and new builds of the town illuminated by a hell of a lot of exploding gunpowder. As Gavin said, there are prettier parks in Glasgow. But The Green is a firm favourite, and one of the parks of this city that is particularly associated with the Glaswegian people. read more

Recently moved closer to the City Centre and Glasgow Green is right on my doorstep. Been a few Saturdays and it's perfect for a lazy day to relax WHEN the weather is good. I've still to fully explore it but it's huge. BBC Radio 1 held their Big Weekend festival here for 15,000 people each day! read more

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A lovely HUGE park just out of the city centre. I'd recommend a visit, especially on fireworks night. 5th November means this place is packed with a mini funfair, sweet stalls, punters, fireworks, and of course a bonfire. Amazing! The atmosphere is buzzing there's sparklers for everyone. Go go go! read more

This is fantastic big green space - not many of them in cities, although I was told by my driving instructor that Glasgow has the most parks per city in Scotland, and Glasgow Green is a great supporter of the title... if you could call it that. it's big enough to house a great number of festivals and events; the fireworks is obviously v. notable winter event, and Gig on the Green brightens up the summer months. Cycle for Scotland also starts from her, and provides an inspiring start off point - you need some inspiration to cycle near 50 miles! It's got a great big huge kids playpark that'll be a treat for any wee one, and the People's Palace is the in park tourist attraction. Whatever the weather, you'll find something to entertain you here. read more

My hubby uses the green for his twice weekly runs and finds it safe to go running in, yes you do get the odd mentalist shouting go oon yirself big man but in general the police move on any alkies/junkies. The place is well lit and there is a rowing club at the clyde, with swans and ducks. The only danger is the numpties who can't control their scottie dogs/bull mastiffs and end up chasing you round the green but hey i guess it makes it all the more fun. read more

Great place to have a walk, cycle and one if the best places to do an impromptu BBQ and football game as there is a lot of space.

This park is perfect for sunbathing and picnics in the summer, taking your dog for a walk, going for run, or just dandering about the place. If you're interested in doing touristy things, you can find the People's Palace and Winter Gardens a few minutes walk from the entrance where the large archway is. You can also find Nelson's Monument a few minutes from the archway, and the Doulton Fountain is beautiful (close to the People's Palace). Apparently it is the largest terracotta fountain in the world. Particularly pretty when lit up at night. Not too far away from the fountain is the West Brewery so if you fancy a break from the wandering around, there's a lovely beer garden, or you can have a week drink and pretzel to warm you up inside during the winter. For Bonfire night, the council usually organise an awesome fireworks display. One of my tips is to go the West's beer garden for the best view - plus you can munch on hot dogs and drink beer while enjoying the display :) Last tip is for a good 5k run from the archway, keep running along the river into the quieter woodlands path, then cross the bridge across the river into Richmond Park, loop back around, and you have yourself a 5k. As a dog-owner, it's just brilliant to let Sadie off the lead for a run-around. All the other dog-owners I've met in the Green are very responsible and friendly to each other. read more

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Wide open green spaces with room to roam. What a great public space. There is lots of history down here ad well, including the dubious distinction of being the place for public executions until 1865! The People's Palace and Winter Gardens are.on the grounds, as well as several other fountains, gates, memorials and landmarks. Head on down and take a walk along the Clyde. You won't be disappointed. read more

I love this place simply because I saw my favorite band Radiohead here in June 2008, and can now die happy. It is a pretty setting, with rolling green, wide open spaces dropping against the River Clyde, and even in the pouring rain, no one's seen a happier man singing his head off in a kind of Elysian field of grace and celebration. Thanks Glasgow, for being the setting for my greatest concert moment ever! read more

Large park to east of city centre. People's Palace museum and winter gardens are right in the middle and free to visit too. Concerts and other open air event are regularly held there - Fireworks Display etc. You can walk along the River Clyde through the park into the city centre. read more

Lovely park right in the centre of Glasgow. Peoples palace is a lovely museum all about the history of Glasgow and free too. There are 2 childrens playparks and plenty of open space. Just watch out for the tramps and alchies who hang about the entrance. They are usually alseep but when awake can be quite rude . read more