Tollcross Park
🏟 Playground & park · Tollcross, Glasgow
Tollcross Park
East End park with an under-12s play area and a free Children's Farm home to Shire horses and Shetland ponies.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open at all times; Children's Farm open Sat-Thu 10am-3.30pm and Fri 10am-3pm. · Free · No booking needed
About Tollcross Park
Tollcross Park is a 37-hectare park in Glasgow's East End, opened in 1897 after Glasgow Corporation bought the land from the Dunlop family. It is internationally known for its Rose Garden and its restored Winter Gardens, and in 2008 was voted the best park in Scotland. For families the highlight is Tollcross Children's Farm, set in a historic courtyard at the Wellshot Road entrance beside Tollcross International Swimming Centre. Entry to the farm is free and its animals include Shire horses, Shetland ponies, Highland cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, ducks, chickens and an aviary. The farm is open Saturday to Thursday from 10am to 3.30pm and Fridays from 10am to 3pm. The park also has a children's play area for under 12s. One of the two bases of Glasgow's city-wide Countryside Ranger Service is here, running seasonal events and activities. The park is managed by Glasgow City Council, is free to enter and open at all times, with the farm and other facilities keeping their own hours.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Tollcross Children's Farm (free entry)
- Rose Garden
- Winter Gardens
- Countryside Ranger Service base
- Tollcross International Swimming Centre (adjacent)
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: under 12s
- children's play area for under 12s
📍 Nearby places to play
- Greenfield Park · approx 1.3 miles · Shettleston
- Cranhill Park · approx 1.4 miles · Cranhill
- Alexandra Park · approx 2.0 miles · Dennistoun
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Tollcross Park free?
Yes. The park is free and open at all times, and entry to Tollcross Children's Farm is also free.
What's in the playground at Tollcross Park?
There is a children's play area for under 12s, plus the free Children's Farm nearby.
What animals are at Tollcross Children's Farm?
Animals include Shire horses, Shetland ponies, Highland cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, ducks, chickens and an aviary.
What are the opening times for Tollcross Children's Farm?
The farm is open Saturday to Thursday from 10am to 3.30pm and on Fridays from 10am to 3pm; the park itself is open at all times.
Where is Tollcross Park?
It is in Glasgow's East End, with the farm and play area near the Wellshot Road entrance beside Tollcross International Swimming Centre (around G32 7QP).