Alexandra Park

My gran lived across the rd from the park Sannox gds. my summers were spent fishing and playing in the sandy hole. My aunt lived round the corner in Coventry drive. Life was just great in the 60s never seemed to be any bad. Then in later years dennistoun palais became the roller rina which was just brilliant. Many happy memories. My mum and dad met in 1953 in the palais.

Great park to while away the hours. Ducks to feed, squirrels to watch and loads of people doing a variety of activities. The gardens are lovely and the hardworking gardeners should be proud of the flower beds and hanging baskets which brighten up the park greatly.

I’m lucky enough to live round the corner from this lovely park, so when I looked after the family dog it’s a great excuse to go a long walk. It’s incredibly well maintained and a good size, and I like that there are different bits to it — there’s the promenade with lovely flowers, the fountain area (always busy with barbeques on a sunny day), the big pond with the water fountain, the playground and outdoor gym (not sure if I’ve ever seen it being used, but good effort nonetheless!), the other big pond (a bit less pretty than the first!), and the golf course. It’s so verdant and pretty, a real gem in the east end.

Today I went for my normal run though Alexandra Park. Since I live pretty close, this park is the best for nice jogs when the rain is off. Lots of room to run on the paths within the park, cool for people watching and dogs in sweaters watching (I love that! Dogs don’t wear sweaters in Los Angeles!) There is also a bunch of off road mini hiking routes that not many people take but it makes you feel like you are in the wilderness in this big city :) Since it’s spring the flowers are also starting to bloom, which is an awesome sight! If you are there with the kiddies make sure to bring some old bread as there’s a nice pond with ducks and swans. Within the park there is a golf course, a dog park, playground with swings (which my inner kid totally came out and went for a ride on), a basketball court, and many large areas to kick a football in. Overall I love this park, close to my place and it’s perfect for a nice run or a casual stroll, defo recommend it!

Alexandra Park is a lovely big space that it well maintained. The gardeners should be proud of the gorgeous flowers and well groomed lawns.
The park has a fountain, a duck pond, an outside gym, 2 kids play parks (one for younger kids & one for older), another pond like area with swans & is attached to the local golf course. It’s lovely for a walk, a sunbathe or some squirrel watching.

I lived just around the corner from here for about a year before finally venturing inside. Like the TARDIS, it’s much bigger inside than you might think. Also like the TARDIS, it’s capable of showing you great wonders. Some amazing architecture, some lovely views, and my goodness the people watching. The best foot chaseI ever saw went straight through Alexandra Park, and everyone inside was rooting for the runner.
It doesn’t travel through time though, and only the sky part is blue.

Having grown up in Dennistoun, I remember Alexandra Park from my younger days, when I went to play on the swings and feed the ducks.
Situated with one entrance from the Haghill area, it has gained quite a negative reputation over the years, as a playground for knife wielding neds and superlager swilling seniors.
However, on a recent rare and sunny day, I took a walk through the park and was pleasantly surprised. These days, Alexandra Park is filled with locals of the student and family variety and is perfect for a stroll in the rarely seen sunshine. This well maintained park is hidden away in the Dennistoun area, with the main entrance beside Alexandra Parade train station. With grassy hills, duck ponds and a play park for the kids, this park is a nice little find for those who have never been. I recommend propping yourself up against a tree with a good book, before exploring the deceptively large grounds (and if it’s quiet, have a wee go on the swings).

Like many of the Glasgow parks, this one is best enjoyed in summer: a nice basketball court, friendly families, plenty of open space for picnics (if you don’t mind sitting on cut grass). It is tended to the exceptionally high standards common to Glasgow City Council’s botanical services, and has some beautiful Victorian features, including the fountain.
It does have a few drinkers somewhere around, but these are generally friendly or reserved, but the large, open spaces make it ideal for a quick game of football, a gentle stroll around the small pond or a spot of wildlife observation. Situated next to the station, it is well worth checking out on sunny days.

We have been here on several occasions now to play basketball, and it’s a nice friendly park. There were even the customary group of jakies hanging about once, but they were nice, and egged us on cheerfully. Plenty of families with kids. The court sometimes has people on it already, but nobody ever has a problem just sticking to their own half.

this park is a great place for relaxing, and If you wish to go for a walk.

This is a great park located in the East End of Glasgow.