Ruchill Park is a public park in Ruchill, Glasgow, Scotland, approximately 2 miles (3 km) north-west of the city centre. It is adjacent to the former location of Ruchill Hospital on Bilsland Drive.

Ruchill Park
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TypePublic park
LocationGlasgow, Scotland
OS gridNS5784168095
Coordinates55°53′06″N 4°16′23″W / 55.88502°N 4.27306°W / 55.88502; -4.27306
Area21 hectares (53 acres)[1]
Created1892
Operated byGlasgow City Council

History

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In 1892, Glasgow Corporation acquired the site of Ruchill Park for the construction of Ruchill Hospital.[2]

Facilities

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Ruchill Park has a wide range of facilities,[1] including:

  • Jogging trails
  • Play areas
  • Flowerbeds
  • Conservation areas
  • Disc golf (12 hole course)

As well as this, the park features a small hillock with a flagpole (lit when it is dark) which has one of the best possible viewpoints of the whole city and surrounding area.

Events

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Each Saturday at 9:30am the park hosts Ruchill parkrun, a free weekly 5 km (3.1 mi) run[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ruchill Park". www.glasgow.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  2. ^ "TheGlasgowStory: Ruchill Park". www.theglasgowstory.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  3. ^ Ruchill parkrun
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