Pollok Country Park

Pollok Country Park
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TypeCountry park
LocationGlasgow, Scotland
OS gridNS5545262170
Coordinates55°49′40″N 4°18′45″W / 55.82778°N 4.31250°W / 55.82778; -4.31250
Area146 hectares (361 acres)
Operated byGlasgow City Council
OpenOpen all year
Awards
  • Britain's Best Park (2007)
  • Best Park in Europe (2008)
Public transit accessPollokshaws West railway station

Pollok Country Park is a 146-hectare (361-acre) country park located between Shawlands, Crossmyloof, and Pollok in Glasgow, Scotland.[1] In 2007, Pollok Country Park was named Britain's Best Park,[2] and in 2008 it was named the Best Park in Europe, beating competition from parks in Italy, France, Germany, Poland and Sweden.[3] Despite this, by 2019 it was considered that the park was 'underused' with plans drawn up to encourage more visitors.[4]

A flower boat in the walled garden
  1. ^ "Living in Glasgow Pollok County Park". web page. Glasgow City Council. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Glasgow boasts top Park in Britain". The List. 24 October 2007. Archived from the original on 6 September 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2008.
  3. ^ "Pollok Country Park - Best in Britain and Europe". Archived from the original on 15 June 2008. Retrieved 20 June 2008.
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