Pollok Country Park

Pollok Country Park
Pollok Country Park
Type	Country park
Location	Glasgow, Scotland
OS grid	NS5545262170
Coordinates	55°49′40″N 4°18′45″W / 55.82778°N 4.31250°W
Area	146 hectares (361 acres)
Operated by	Glasgow City Council
Open	Open all year
Awards	Britain's Best Park (2007); Best Park in Europe (2008);
Public transit access	Pollokshaws West railway station

Pollok Country Park is a 146-hectare (361-acre) country park located between Shawlands, Crossmyloof, and Pollok in Glasgow, Scotland.^[1] In 2007, Pollok Country Park was named Britain's Best Park,^[2] and in 2008 it was named the Best Park in Europe, beating competition from parks in Italy, France, Germany, Poland and Sweden.^[3] Despite this, by 2019 it was considered that the park was 'underused' with plans drawn up to encourage more visitors.^[4]

^ "Living in Glasgow Pollok County Park". web page. Glasgow City Council. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
^ "Glasgow boasts top Park in Britain". The List. 24 October 2007. Archived from the original on 6 September 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2008.
^ "Pollok Country Park - Best in Britain and Europe". Archived from the original on 15 June 2008. Retrieved 20 June 2008.
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[1] "Living in Glasgow Pollok County Park". web page. Glasgow City Council. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.

[2] "Glasgow boasts top Park in Britain". The List. 24 October 2007. Archived from the original on 6 September 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2008.

[3] "Pollok Country Park - Best in Britain and Europe". Archived from the original on 15 June 2008. Retrieved 20 June 2008.

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