Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
The Kelvingrove Park is one those wonderful parks in Glasgow created for the people as a refuge from the appalling living conditions they had to endure during the industrial revolution. To the best of my beliefs, it’s the finest park in the city, because it’s only a five-minute walk away from my house and I visit it almost every day.
The park is a classic example of a Victorian Park. Its design and setting on the banks of the River Kelvin enhance and compliment the many magnificent buildings which surround and the world renowned Art Gallery and Museum prominently featured within it.
The park has splendid greens spaces, tennis courts, two children’s play areas and a skateboarding park. If you head to the cycle route leading north in the park and you’ll come to the Forth and Clyde Canal which links Glasgow with Edinburgh and Loch Lomond. Just behind the children’s play area nearest the city, the An Clachan cafe serves homemade cakes, tea, coffee and juice and snacks for children. The hill in the main section facing the duck pond is a favourite hang-out for students in the summer. If it’s peace and quiet you’re after, head for the hill in front of the University on the other side of Kelvin Way. A word of warning: Please be aware that it’s illegal to drink alcohol in public places in Glasgow.
