Top 10 parks in East Kilbride

By:
 Avant Homes

Updated:
 17 March 2025

The Glaswegian town of East Kilbride has a number of peaceful parks for residents to stroll through on a sunny afternoon. From water parks to playgrounds, artistic retreats to fields where dogs can safely run free – there is something for everyone in East Kilbride.

Here are 10 of our favourite parks in East Kilbride:

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Calderglen country park

Calderglen Country Park

One of the best parks in East Kilbride to keep the little ones entertained, Calderglen Country Park is situated by Torrence House and is designed for those looking for adventure. 

Featuring a children’s zoo and an adventure play area, kids will not run out of things to occupy themselves with.

And for the adults without children in tow, Calderglen Country Park also features an ornamental garden and a conservatory with beautiful plants on display. There is also a designated picnic and BBQ area in the park if you feel like making a day of it and several walking trails to choose from if you simply fancy a little stroll. 

War Memorial Park

A lovely tribute to the town’s fallen heroes, War Memorial Park is possibly one of the best-maintained parks in East Kilbride.

The site of many World War 1 and 2 remembrance events over the years, East Kilbride’s War Memorial Park features some truly beautiful scenery and is worth visiting if only to learn more about the sacrifices these brave people made.

James Hamilton Heritage Park & Play Area

Another park in East Kilbride that’s great for kids, James Hamilton Heritage Park covers all the bases. 

With a water park, kiddie golf play area and playground on offer, it’s an easy win for any parents out there.

It also helps that can easily walk across the entire park in about 15 minutes – meaning you can take your kids out for a stroll without worrying about them getting bored or tired. Being a flat walk certainly does not hurt either. 

For anyone not taking their children in tow, we still encourage you to take a couple of laps around the park as, with magnificent views of the nearby loch, we have always found it to be good for the soul. 

Town Centre Park

Town Centre Park is not as easy a walk as James Hamilton Heritage Park, being slightly steeper and hillier, but we recommend at least attempting to hike up the park’s glorious hill if your cardio levels can handle it, especially since the incredible view from the top is absolutely worth the climb! 

However, even at a more ground level, Town Centre Park has a few marvels for you to admire with a number of old stone sculptures, originally located at Princes Square, having made their way to the park. 

Perhaps not as interesting a place for kids as others in this list due to its lack of child-friendly facilities (although there are a few swings on offer), there is something to be said for the calm that comes with strolling around a secluded green open space, situated far away from the hustle and bustle of East Kilbride’s busier roads. 

This East Kilbride park is also home to a skateboard and BMX ramp if you fancy sharpening up your skills.

Lammermoor Park & Play Area

Lammermoor Park, thanks to its flat open space, is an attractive spot for East Kilbride residents looking to work out outdoors. 

It's not unusual to see yoga mats scattered across the grassy field on a sunny day as residents take advantage of the good weather. You may spot a few picnic blankets too! 

There is also a play area for the little ones, including some swings and a slide.

Glen Esk Urban Greenspace

One of the quirkiest parks in East Kilbride, Glen Esk Urban Greenspace Park is one of the town's newest parks and is big on featuring some more modern art throughout. 

One of the first things you may notice as you walk through the picturesque woodland area and green open spaces are the plaques on the ground featuring names of local wildlife in both Latin and Scots, which you can follow throughout the trails.

If you're after something a bit different, we can’t recommend Glen Esk Urban Greenspace Park enough. 

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Greenhall Park

The site of a former grand estate, Greenhall Park is a tranquil space that runs alongside the beautiful Calder River and is part of the Greenhall, Millheugh and Barnhill Local Nature Reserve. 

Walking down one of the park’s pretty trails is a calming experience with its peaceful ambience making it a popular escape among East Kilbride residents looking to mellow out at the weekend. 

While Greenhall doesn’t have all the features of some of the other East Kilbride parks mentioned on this list, its charm lies in its simplicity.

Langlands Moss Local Nature Reserve

If you're interested in conservation efforts and want to find out more about how nature reserves operate, Langland Moss Local Natural Reserve is a wonderful park in East Kilbride to visit. 

Built around a rare, raised peat bog, which is a biodiverse wetland, it's more of an educational, walking park than a place to sit on the grass and relax (it can understandably get very muddy). However, you can still enjoy an afternoon walking across the park’s boardwalk where you'll find helpful signs explaining how the bog is being restored. 

In fact, we reckon it's a must-visit for any nature-lover.

Dog Park in East Kilbride - Run Free Dog Fields

For dog owners living in East Kilbride, there is perhaps no better park than the Run Free Dog Fields. 

As the name of the park implies, dogs are free and safe to run around in this East Kilbride park, which is specially designed and spaced out to ensure that dogs can each have their own space, far away from any main roads.

It's a particularly good spot to take your dog while you're still training it, ideal for practicing things like recall. 

Run Free Dog Fields has proven to be a popular spot for owners of rescue dogs who are not socialised yet and are still getting used to seeing strangers and other dogs.

The park also provides owners with water bowls, dog poo bags and a dog washing hose.

Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about our new homes for sale in East Kilbride.

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