Parks & nature in Glasgow

Airdrie Skatepark

Airdrie

A free outdoor concrete park with a 6 foot halfpipe, a 3/4 pool and a minibowl for anyone who can already ride a board or bike.

Cashel Forest

Glasgow

Woodland trails on Loch Lomond's east side, with an all-abilities path along the Cashel Burn for buggies and wheelchairs.

Accessible toiletParkingPicnic areaToilets+1 more

Coast

Port Glasgow

A bar and restaurant with breakfast through to late dinner, right by Langbank train station.

Finlaystone Country Park

Port Glasgow

Woodland trails, a fairy trail and farm animal meet-ups on an estate that's open every day of the year.

Birthday partiesCaféDog friendlyGift shop+5 more

Forest Wood

Cumbernauld

Free woodland walks with a pond to poke about in and birds to spot, though the paths get properly muddy come winter.

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Glasgow

Free Glasgow Botanic Gardens with glasshouses and West End lawns - Soft Play N.

Picnic areaDog friendly

Glasshouses

Glasgow

Free glasshouses and gardens by the Kelvin to wander, with trails that turn a walk into a minibeast hunt for younger kids.

Blue badge parkingCaféPublic transport nearbyToilets

Greenbank Garden

Clarkston

NTS Greenbank Garden near Glasgow Southside - Soft Play N.

ParkingToiletsCaféGift shop+1 more

Hamiltonhill Claypits LNR

Glasgow

A free wooded nature reserve for wildlife spotting and quiet walks, with parking on site.

Free parking

Lagoon Leisure Centre

Paisley

A pool with a flume plus a gym, dance studio and hall, all under one roof with two hours free parking.

Booking requiredCaféFree parkingParking+2 more

Lang Craigs Woodland Trust Woods

Dumbarton

Free woodland walks above Dumbarton, from an easy buggy-friendly loop to a proper climb up Overtoun Glen.

Free parkingPushchair friendly

Largs Bay Beach

Largs

A free sandy beach with a boating lake close by, open round the clock for a wander, a paddle or a sandcastle session.

CaféToilets

Milsey Bay Beach

North Berwick

A quiet stretch of sand with rock pools to poke about in, paddling, and even the odd toy boat set sailing.

Dog friendlyFree parkingToilets

Overton Farm Shop & Butchery

Carluke

A farm shop and butchery with a café attached, open every day for a browse and a bite rather than a fixed activity.

CaféFood on siteParking

Pollok Country Park

Glasgow

Free Pollok Country Park with woodland trails, highland cattle and the Burrell on site - Soft Play N.

ParkingToiletsPicnic areaCafé+2 more

Queens Park Skatepark & Vert Ramp

Glasgow

A free, always-open outdoor skatepark with a vert ramp, rails, a spine and a giant kicker, though several features have seen better days.

Public transport nearby

The Loading Bay Skatepark

Glasgow · ages 6+

An indoor skatepark where kids from 6 up ride BMX, scooter or board on open sessions, no booking needed.

Birthday partiesCaféFree parkingIndoor play+3 more

Tollcross International Swimming Centre

Glasgow

An Olympic-sized pool plus gym and sports halls under one roof, open early to late most days.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+5 more

Valley View At Gouldings

Carluke

An outdoor adventure park with over 20 attractions plus soft play for under-12s, with a restaurant and free parking on site.

Accessible toiletCaféDog friendlyFree parking+5 more