Victoria Park map

Victoria Park

Information

As part of The International Youth Year of 1985, STAG extended the Glasgow Primary Schools Festival to 4 venues, one of which was Victoria Park.

Permanent Course info

Victoria Park - 10 posts. 3 missing completely & 1 other rotting in the vicinity of its location / snapped. New design being considered.

Park History:

The venue was regularly used by St.Thomas Aquinas Secondary - where Terry taught PE until 2011 - & for STAG Night Events.

Acquired from the Burgh of Partick in 1886 covering an area of 58 acres.

The Fossil Grove is located in the South West corner of the park and is open from 1 April to

30 September each year. The fossilised tree stumps are over 330 million years old.

Extensive rock garden and floral displays.

2 ponds which attract a variety of wildlife.

Bowls, putting, outdoor basketball & tennis facilities.

Play area & public toilets available.

Location details: Whiteinch - Glasgow G14

Bounded by Victoria Park Drive. South (A814),Balshagray Av. (A739), Victoria Park Drive. North & Westland Drive