Park District, Glasgow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Park District
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 North side of Park Circus |
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 Park District
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| OS grid reference | NS574663 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G3 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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The Park District is a beautiful and fancy area in the West End of Glasgow, Scotland. It's built around a special place called Park Circus, which sits high up on Woodlands Hill, right next to the lovely Kelvingrove Park.
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Exploring the Park District
The Park District is located near the City Centre. It also borders the areas of Kelvingrove, Kelvingrove Park, and Woodlands. Park Circus itself was built a long time ago, between 1855 and 1863.
Many of the big houses in this area were changed into offices in the late 1900s. But now, many of them are being changed back into homes again. This area is so special that it was made a "Conservation Area" in 1970. This means its unique look and history are protected.
Famous Buildings and Groups
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) used to have its main office here. They are the group that runs football in Scotland. A cool mosaic showing their badge can still be seen at their old building's entrance.
The old towers of the University of Glasgow's Trinity College are also in this area. They stand tall and can be seen from far away. Even though classes stopped there in the 1970s, the building was turned into apartments. Other important groups like the RSPB (who protect birds) and the Goethe-Institut (which promotes German culture) also have offices here.
Park Circus: The Heart of the District
Park Circus is the main part of the Park District. It has two gently curved rows of large houses built in the 1800s. In the middle of these houses is a big, oval-shaped garden.
Maclay Hall: A University Story
The University of Glasgow once had a student hall called Maclay Hall on Park Terrace. It was given to the university in 1921 by Lord and Lady Maclay. They wanted to remember their two sons who sadly died during the First World War.
The hall was sold in 2004 to be turned into private homes. However, in June 2006, a fire badly damaged one of the buildings.
Getting Around the Park District
The Park District is very close to important places. The University of Glasgow and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are only about an 8-minute walk away.
If you need public transport, you can use the Kelvinbridge subway station for the underground train. There's also Charing Cross (Glasgow) railway station for regular trains.
