Barshaw Park
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| Barshaw Park | |
|---|---|
 Southwest entrance (2005) | |
 Interactive map of Barshaw Park | |
| Location | Paisley |
| Nearest city | Glasgow |
| Coordinates | 55°50′53″N 4°23′42″W / 55.848°N 4.395°W |
| Area | 55 acres (22 ha) |
| Operated by | Renfrewshire Council |
| Open | 15 June 1912 |
| Status | Open |
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.
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]
