Picnic Spot or Healthy Dining

Garnethill Park is a beautifully-landscaped, partially-terraced public park in Glasgow City Centre's Garnethill area. Opened in 1991, the park has a large play area with wooden play equipment, small waterfalls running over rocks, low-bench seating for relaxing chats, & grassy areas with brick/cobblestone paths in between (please refer to accessibility note below). One of the park's beautiful features is its unusual lighting, made of square metal light-boxes created in a style similar to the architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh (a famous Scottish architect whose work can be found throughout Glasgow).

Located just to the north of Glasgow City Centre, the Lambhill Stables Community Garden is bordered by the historic Forth & Clyde Canal on one side & Possil Marsh Nature Reserve on the other.

A 5-acre wetland restoration site where coastal wetland ecosystems are being built across from the historical Graving Docks of Govan to capture carbon, rehabilitate soils, and support wildlife. The wetland eco-park aims to showcase for COP26, featuring regenerative farming practices that put nature at the heart of food production and includes event spaces to engage with the community.

Bowling Green Together is a by and for BAME majority-led community organisation in Pollokshields (South Glasgow) created and formed by local residents with a vested interest in our community's health. Bowling Green Together was created in 2022 through a grassroots campaign led by local residents to keep Pollokshield's community spaces engaged, inclusive, and healthy. Bowling Green Together has been a community long before it was an organisation. Now with intentionality we are growing more resilient, healthy, and empowered together.

Located between Pollokshields & Govanhill neighbourhoods, The Hidden Gardens is a safe, welcoming, accessible green-space.

A beautiful community garden which has been built by volunteers & is now enjoyed by local residents & visitors alike. Run by Heart of Scotstoun (HoS) Ltd. (a registered charity), the community garden is part of Heart of Scotstoun community centre which also has events & a café (link to the other Heart of Scotstoun listing here on Glasgow Green Map, below).

Born from the Battlefield Community Street Party 2009, this group has been making its way through a long to do list for helping make Battlefield an even better place than it is already.

Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a landmark botanical garden located in the West End of Glasgow. Just celebrating its 200th birthday in 2017, it features several glasshouses / greenhouses, the most notable of which is the iconic Kibble Palace.

Victoria Park is a 50-acre park adjacent to the districts of Scotstoun, Whiteinch, Jordanhill and Broomhill. It was named after Queen Victoria's on her golden jubilee in 1887 and is considered to be Glasgow's prettiest park. The park boasts an extensive range of formal floral displays and hollies. The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users, however there are some slight and steep slopes on the paths.

Cuningar Loop is a woodland park along the banks of the River Clyde. The park has paths along the riverside and through the woodland forest, is suitable for cyclists, and has activities for every age with the adventure play park and a bouldering area.

This new community garden was established in early 2024 on site of an old garden, established on derelict land once occupied by housing. Thisd garden includes raised beds (including wheelchair accessible ones), tea shed, toolstore, herb and bee nectar/pollen plantings, wildflower meadows, bug hotel, compost heaps, hedge. Volunteers welcome. Some beds managed by local groups, others by volunteers. including local schools and nurseries, mental health groups and other community groups.

I'm not a member but I am welcome to join the weekly potluck, which is a wonderful tradition! So many people are fed by this prolific garden. It's kind to all, including many recent newcomers seeking refuge from the shelter system. I especially like the family-oriented design and policies, and have heard that school groups have plots there too. With fruit trees planted across the street and rows and rows and rows of veggies, this garden has it all! 

FR: Au jardin, salon de thé et épicerie bio à Marseille, est situé dans le 5e arrondissement. Vous y retrouverez un grand choix de produits bio de première qualité, sélectionnés avec soin. L'épicerie bio travaille essentiellement avec des fournisseurs français. Vous avez la possibilité de commander une référence non présente en boutique :

This is a new garden as of April 2024. 

המחב״ת יהיה בע״ה בית עסק חברתי שבו יוגש מזון בריא, טרי ובמחיר שווה לכל נפש.

This is a seasonal market and is geared toward 'grab and go' so more prepared foods and ready to eat choices. It's got the fabulous Alamo sculpture and is a convenient central meeting point (with #6 train) .

We invite you to experience the distinctive flavors of our estate grown heritage ciders. Shaped by our maritime climate's mild summers and tempered by the foggy mist rolling off of Discovery Bay, our apples maintain the qualities they've been treasured for by generations of cider lovers.

This gem of an island is our country place in the city! With vast lawns for your picnic pleasure, it has great views & the island is wonderfully car free, to boot. Governors island is open year round, so dress for the weather and enjoy! With an academic climate center in the future, there are already terrific programs that connect community, food and climate action, including Earth Matter. the Billion Oysters, Swale, the Circular Manufactory, GrowNYC and more.  There is an official Picnic Point on the south end of the island, but there are many great spots for a picnic.  There are places to buy food on the island too. 

The Secret Garden Café is an independent cafe in the heart of Bute Park, with big environmental values. They are a Green Key accredited business.

Wilderbee is a certified organic, family-run farm specializing in u-pick lavender, flowers, and pumpkins.

During the pandemic, we gathered outside and had wee park barbeques or picnics with friends. We still do it now!

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Clerkenwell Kiosk is a park café in a former park rangers' hut, tucked behind St James's Church on Clerkenwell Green. It was set up by Clerkenwell local Rosie. Your kids and dogs are always welcome!

A small green space in Glasgow's Garnethill area, overlooking the M8, the West of the city, & the hills beyond. A lovely quiet space in the midst of City Centre, a nice picnic spot, & also a good alternative route to the Glasgow's West End.