King's Park
🏟 Playground & park · King's Park, Glasgow
King's Park
Southside park on the former Aikenhead estate with a children's play park and open parkland.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open at all times; specific facilities subject to their own hours. · Free · No booking needed
About King's Park
King's Park is a 68-acre public park on Glasgow's Southside, in the district of the same name south of the River Clyde and bordering Croftfoot, Cathcart, Simshill, Mount Florida and Toryglen. Its centrepiece is Aikenhead House, a mansion designed by the architect David Hamilton and built in 1806 for a West Indies merchant. The estate was donated by housebuilders MacTaggart & Mickel for use as a public park in 1930 while they developed the surrounding residential district. For families there is a children's play park, located near the Kingswood Bowling Club on the edge of the park, within open parkland good for walks and play. Nearby green-space and flood-prevention improvements around Croftpark Avenue have added raingardens, woodland planting and better paths. The park is managed by Glasgow City Council, is free to enter and open at all times, with individual facilities subject to their own hours.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Aikenhead House
- bowling club
- parkland walks
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- children's play park
📍 Nearby places to play
- Queen's Park · approx 1.2 miles · Langside
- Linn Park · approx 1.3 miles · Cathcart
- Richmond Park · approx 1.3 miles · Oatlands
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is King's Park in Glasgow free?
Yes. King's Park is a free public park managed by Glasgow City Council and is open at all times.
Is there a playground at King's Park?
Yes. There is a children's play park, located near the Kingswood Bowling Club on the edge of the park.
Where is King's Park?
It is on Glasgow's Southside south of the River Clyde, near Croftfoot and Mount Florida, off Carmunnock Road (around G44 4UG).
What is Aikenhead House at King's Park?
Aikenhead House is a mansion built in 1806 by architect David Hamilton that stands within the park; the estate became a public park in 1930.
Is King's Park good for a walk with young children?
Yes. It has open parkland and paths alongside its children's play park, with recent path and green-space improvements nearby.