Alexandra Park

This 42 hectare (102 acres) East End public park is extremely popular with local residents and the wider community alike!

About Alexandra Park

	10 Sannox Gardens, Glasgow East End G31 3JE
	Alexandra Park Website

Listed Under Attractions - Gardens and Parks

Park users have always found Alexandra Park pleasant and well laid out and the highest point of the park gives views North to Ben Lomond and South to the Tinto Hills.

The main pedestrian entrance into the park is through the main ornamental gates leading from Alexandra Parade into an impressive formal seasonal and carpet bedding display area leading round to the small formal rose garden.

The park has a wide variety of facilities to suit all age groups including:

• Bowling Greens - There are four bowling greens in the park.
• Golf Course - within the park there is a popular nine-hole 2800-yard par 31 golf course.
• Children's Playgrounds - There are two play areas and a multi-purpose games court also an outdoor fitness gym.
• Mountain Bike Course.
• A small picnic area.
• Orienteering Course - Contact Maps-STAG for maps and events.
• Public toilets at the former depot at Sannox Gardens and Community Hub at Bowling Green (subject to opening times)
• Cafe and Office at Community Hub at the Bowling Green (subject to opening times)

The park is open at all times however specific facilities within the park are subject to opening times.

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Upcoming Events at Alexandra Park

Health and Wellbeing

13th Circle Coven Gathering

13th May 2025

Alexandra Park, Glasgow East End

13th Circle is a monthly coven gathering for witches and the witch curious organised by Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching, join them in Alexandra Park for their May event.

Active

Up and Running Events: Alexandra Park 5k /10k

13th July 2025

Alexandra Park, Glasgow East End

Up and Running Events are delighted to host a 5k and 10k running event in Alexandra Park on Sunday 13th July!

Days Out

Alexandra Park Festival Day

19th July 2025

Alexandra Park, Glasgow East End

Platform's annual family Festival Day at Alexandra Park returns for 2025 on Saturday 19th July with live music, food & market stalls, kids activities and much more!

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