Queen's Park

Very little thought has been put into this event, it was on street parking with no reserved parking for blue badge holders. The queuing system was problematic as wheelchairs were expected to get through a small gated area then narrow lanes to access the park. The venue was a massive tent in the gardens. Unfortunately little thought had been put into how wheelchairs got to the tent. It had been raining so the ground was marshy and difficult to move on. Also the entrance recommended for wheelchair users was on an uneven slope. The accessible platform was placed at the back of the tent and so far away that you could barely see the stage. Thankfully there were screens but they were also far away and you had to squint. Also the metal structures holding up the tent meant it was a very restricted view. The accessible platform was shared VIP ticket holders and there was only one toilet for everyone. Unfortunately this was not on the platform and had not been cordoned off so anyone in the crowd could use it. The tent caused acoustic problems as the sound was bouncing around, this was challenging for my wife who has some audio problems. At least the act we went to see was brilliant and the security staff were really helpful for getting about. There was a food village so plenty of options including a vegan food seller.

We live near Queens Park and go there almost everyday with our young son who uses both a wheelchair and a walking frame. The park is very big for being in a city and has lots of different areas with different terrains. The play park is often busy and not adapted ,although the picnic benches in the play park will accommodate a wheelchair, but there are lots of other areas of the park to explore. There are 2 ponds, a rose garden, a glasshouse (currently closed) a bandstand and lots of green space and some wooded areas. The main paths are wheelchair and walker accessible, well-surfaced and wide. There are some steep hills that may not be possible to climb in certain chairs but there are also lots of flat areas with good paths. The paths are also used by skateboarders and cyclists and the main routes can be very busy on a sunny day. There are multiple entrances to the park. There is no car park and parking is on the street and mainly free. The street parking next to the park is often busy but there is usually parking available on Langside Rd where there is an entrance to the park. The are lots of cafes to visit nearby on Pollokshaws Rd and in Shawlands. Overall the park is a lovely and varied place to visit. I would recommend for a family outing or picnic.