History of Thomas Shanks Park
Thomas Shanks Park is named after a leading industrialist of the nineteenth century who owned a company of heavy machine toolmakers, Thomas Shanks and Company.
Little is documented about Thomas Shanks, other than that he was Johnstone's first chief magistrate and instrumental in advancing a scheme of public health work in the town. In June 1878, these works were completed at a total cost of £4,000.
At this time, Thomas's daughter, Mrs J Polson, gifted the park to the town in the name of her late father for the recreation of the local people of Johnstone.
Thomas Shanks & Co went into liquidation on 14 January 1928, but the park remains as a testament to a noted family who lived and worked in Johnstone.
Things to do
Thomas Shanks Park has a children’s play area, a pump track, and two grass football pitches.
If you’d like to book a football pitch, contact the Community Facilities team.
Location
Address
Address and postcode
67 Quarrelton Rd
Johnstone
PA5 8NH
Opening times
Getting here
Thomas Shanks park is in Johnstone at the junction of Beith Road and Quarrelton Road.
You can get to the park by public transport or car.
Features
- Children's play area
- Pump track
- Football pitch
Accessibility
- Walking paths There is level access to the park. The walking routes are tarmac and there are some hilly areas within the park.