Barshaw Park

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Barshaw Park
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Entrance gates
Barshaw Park
Location Paisley
Nearest city Glasgow
Coordinates 55°50′53″N4°23′42″W / 55.848°N 4.395°W / 55.848; -4.395
Area55 acres (22 ha)
Operated by Renfrewshire Council
Open15 June 1912
StatusOpen

Barshaw Park is public park in Paisley, Scotland. It has 55 acres (22 hectares) of recreational parkland and garden areas which are open to the public.

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History

In the early 20th century, the local council of Paisley was looking to create a public recreation area. A wealthy local family, the Arthurs, sold 55 acres (22 hectares) of land to Paisley Burgh Council (now Renfrewshire Council) in 1911. Ground works were carried out at the site and the park opened on 15 June 1912. [1]

Barshaw House was included with the sale of the land. It is a mansion situated within the park and was the home of the Arthurs. The building over the years has been a private house, military hospital, care home and now luxury flats. [2]

Amenities

The park offers various amenities and activities for the general public. These include a boating pond, walled garden, bmx track, miniature railway, swing park and a municipal golf course. Special events like funfair day and open gala days are hosted at the park. [3]

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References

  1. "Barshaw Park". Renfrewshire Council.
  2. "Domesday, Barshaw Park History". BBC News.
  3. "Domesday, Barshaw Park Amenities". BBC News.