254B Wellshot Road, Glasgow East End G32 7AX | |
Tollcross Park Website | |
The park has many hidden gems including the Glen Nature Walk and Children's Farm. The park is full of points of interest and offers a welcome retreat from the busy surrounding streets.
The park has a wide variety of facilities to suit all age groups including:
• Children's farm - an outstanding facility which will appeal to young and old alike. Regulars in the farm are Shire Horses, Shetland Ponies, aviary, rabbits, sheep, Highland Cattle and much more!
• Glen - a nature walk which follows the line of the Tollcross Burn filled with wildlife including bats, foxes and woodpeckers.
Secret Garden.
• Picnic benches - there are various benches situated around the park for the enjoyment of visitors from near and far.
• Centre gardens
• Children's play area - for under 12s.
• Orienteering course.
• Visitor centre.
The park has extensive CCTV cameras in operation and benefits from lighting on each of the main pathways and buildings making it a safe and pleasant park to visit.
The park is open at all times. However specific facilities in the park may be subject to opening times.
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