Queen's Park
🏟 Playground & park · Langside, Glasgow
Queen's Park
Southside Paxton-designed park with two play areas, a toddler area, boating pond and hilltop city views.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open at all times; specific facilities subject to their own hours. · Free · No booking needed
About Queen's Park
Queen's Park is a 60-hectare Victorian park on Glasgow's Southside, designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and named in memory of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was defeated nearby at the Battle of Langside in 1568. The land was bought by Glasgow Corporation in 1857 and the park developed as the city's third great public park. For families it has two play areas, including a dedicated toddler play area, with further play improvements planned by Glasgow City Council. Beyond the play areas, there is a boating pond and a smaller nature pond, manicured lawns and bedding, and quieter naturalised walks. The redeveloped Queen's Park Arena, on the site of the old bandstand, hosts family events and markets, and the hilltop flagpole offers sweeping views north across the city. There are tennis courts, a pitch and putt course, lawn bowls and a free weekly parkrun. The park is managed by Glasgow City Council, is free to enter and open at all times, with individual facilities subject to their own opening times.
⭐ What makes this place special
- boating pond
- nature pond
- Queen's Park Arena (bandstand)
- tennis courts
- pitch and putt
- lawn bowls
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- 2 play areas
- toddler play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Govanhill Park · approx 0.5 miles · Govanhill
- Maxwell Park · approx 0.8 miles · Pollokshields
- Auldhouse Park · approx 1.1 miles · Newlands
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Queen's Park in Glasgow free?
Yes. Queen's Park is a free public park managed by Glasgow City Council and is open at all times.
What's in the playground at Queen's Park?
There are two play areas, including a dedicated toddler play area, with further play improvements planned by the council.
Is there a toddler play area at Queen's Park?
Yes. Queen's Park has a dedicated toddler play area as well as a second play area.
Where is Queen's Park?
It is on Glasgow's Southside around Langside and Shawlands, with entrances off Langside Road and Pollokshaws Road (around G41 2PE).
What else can families do at Queen's Park?
There is a boating pond and nature pond, a hilltop with city views, the Queen's Park Arena for family events, plus tennis, pitch and putt and a weekly parkrun.