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It occupies a south facing slope overlooking the Leven to the north and east and the Clyde to the south. It affords dramatic views across the Clyde to Renfrewshire and to the adjacent town and Dumbarton Rock on the other side of the Leven.
The park consists of a formal garden with extensive spring and summer bedding displays, there is also mixed shrub planting in the formal area, an Arboretum, open grassland, recreation facilities which include a Basket Ball court, and two play areas, one for children aged 6 to 14 years and a new toddlers site for 1 to 5 years old.
The park hosts a number of events such as the Scottish Pipe Band Championship, a gala day in July, and a firework display in November.
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