Maryhill Park
🏟 Playground & park · Maryhill, Glasgow
Maryhill Park
A hilltop park in Maryhill with an upgraded children's play facility, a new wetland and orchard, and wide views to the Campsies.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open public park, accessible year-round; no stated closing hours. · Free · No booking needed
About Maryhill Park
Maryhill Park is a popular local park in the Maryhill district of north-west Glasgow, on Spence Street, managed by Glasgow City Council. Spanning around 20 acres, it is well used both by nearby residents and the wider community, and its highest point gives fine panoramic views across open countryside towards the Campsie and Kilpatrick hills. The park has benefited from a programme of improvements that added a wetland area, an orchard, new signage and an upgraded children's play facility, strengthening both its family and wildlife appeal. The surrounding Maryhill area is historically significant, with part of the Roman Antonine Wall running through it, adding a layer of heritage to the green space. With its combination of an upgraded play area, new wetland and orchard planting, open grassland and sweeping hilltop views, Maryhill Park offers families a free, accessible neighbourhood park with a genuine sense of outlook and nature. As with many Glasgow neighbourhood parks, on-site facilities such as toilets, parking and a cafe could not be confirmed from official sources.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Wetland area
- Orchard
- Walking paths
- Panoramic viewpoint over the Campsie and Kilpatrick hills
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Paths through the park; the highest point is elevated with panoramic views, so the ground slopes in places.
🧒 Ages & play
- Upgraded children's play facility
📍 Nearby places to play
- Dawsholm Park · approx 0.4 miles · Kelvindale / Maryhill
- Ruchill Park · approx 1.2 miles · Ruchill
- Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve · approx 1.2 miles · Hamiltonhill / Firhill
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Maryhill Park free?
Yes. Maryhill Park is a free, public park on Spence Street in Maryhill, north-west Glasgow, managed by Glasgow City Council.
What's in the playground?
The park has an upgraded children's play facility, added as part of improvements that also created a wetland area and an orchard.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We could not confirm toilets or a cafe within the park from official sources.
Where is Maryhill Park?
It is on Spence Street in Maryhill, north-west Glasgow, postcode area G20.
What else is there at the park?
As well as the upgraded play facility there is a wetland area, an orchard, walking paths and a hilltop viewpoint with panoramic views to the Campsie and Kilpatrick hills.