Ruchill Park Explained

Ruchill Park
Type:	Public park
Location:	Glasgow, Scotland
Grid Ref Uk:	NS5784168095
Coordinates:	55.885°N -4.2731°W
Area:	53acres^[1]
Created:	1892
Operator:	Glasgow City Council

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

History

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

Facilities

Ruchill Park has a wide range of facilities, 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

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

External links

• • Map of Ruchill Park
• https://www.glasgowdiscgolfclub.co.uk/
• Glasgow Council Park Information

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ruchill Park . www.glasgow.gov.uk . 3 March 2019.
2. Web site: TheGlasgowStory: Ruchill Park . www.theglasgowstory.com . 3 March 2019.
3. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ruchill/ Ruchill parkrun