Kelvingrove Park

Kelvingrove Park is a public green space covering roughly 34 hectares in the west of Glasgow, spread along both banks of the River Kelvin. Several monuments, planted gardens, and a network of footpaths divide the grounds, connecting lawns and mature tree groups.

The city of Glasgow purchased the land in 1852 from the former Kelvingrove and Woodlands estates to create a public park for the growing population. A fountain was erected a few years later to commemorate the new fresh water supply from Loch Katrine.

The grounds draw families from nearby neighborhoods on weekends who picnic on the lawns or stroll along the riverbank paths. Locals gather at several spots to skateboard or play croquet on the maintained greens.

Several entrances around the grounds make access easy from Sauchiehall Street, University Avenue, and other nearby roads. Paths are mostly paved and wide enough for pushchairs, though some sections near the river become narrower and slippery when wet.

Four young men met on these lawns in spring 1872 and founded Rangers Football Club, which later became one of the most well known teams in Scotland. Today no marker or monument stands at the spot to recall the meeting.

Location: Glasgow City

Inception: 1852

GPS coordinates: 55.86924,-4.28586

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31