The Childrens Wood and North Kelvin Meadow

The Children’s Wood and North Kelvin Meadow make up the last wild space in the west-end of Glasgow. This space is vitally important for our local community. It is a place where people get together to walk dogs, picnic, garden and play. It’s a space where everyone can come together without the pressure to buy stuff. The Children’s Wood organise regular events and manage the land alongside the wider community. Our aim is to connect people to nature, raise aspirations and involve people in the management of the land. People are increasingly disconnected from nature and this is having serious mental and physical health implications. Our Dear Wild Place can redress the imbalance right in the heart of our community. Some children who’ve been to the land through local schools have said this is the first time they’ve been outside to play in months, or ever, and they loved it.

The Children’s Wood and meadow can be accessed at any time of day or night by families/adults/carers/schools and all of the community. It is our land – community land – let’s make use of it. We’ve had birthday parties down here, and impromptu barbecues and picnics – there’s no need to book – just come down whenever you want. If you are coming with a school group please get in touch before hand. Please, leave the land as you found it and take away any litter.