Thursday April 30th 2026
A new clubhouse is planned to be built alongside a football pitch in Tollcross (credit: Framed Estates Ltd)
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Drew Sandelands
A new football pitch and community hub could be created in the east end under a plan to revitalise an “underused” site.
Finnart Football Academy has asked Glasgow City Council for permission to develop Amulree recreation ground in Tollcross.
Plans include a 3G synthetic pitch, a clubhouse, which could be used for community functions, and a parking area.
It is hoped the project would “facilitate year-round use of the park”.
A currently “derelict” play area would be used for the clubhouse, which would include changing rooms for sports teams, and the pitch would be created on an “unused” grass park.
Standing terraces are planned for spectators during games and the clubhouse is expected to provide “large community learning spaces all year round”.
According to the application, the site is “currently underused and derelict in areas but with this development it will be revitalised to provide a much-needed local facility”.
“It will retain the existing open spaces and encourage more use by the local community,” the plans add.
“The proposal is for a synthetic pitch to replace the existing natural pitch. This will represent a significant improvement to the existing facility allowing for year-round use.”
The application adds a second phase of development could be carried out in future to “further enhance the leisure provision”.
An operating plan shows the pitch and community centre would operate from Monday to Friday between 9am and 10pm, and from 8am to 9.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
During weekdays, 9am to 3pm would be primarily allocated to community groups and partner organisations. After 3pm, it would be used by schools, Finnart and other local football teams.
It would then “continue to support community groups and football teams” at the weekend. Fencing and floodlighting would be installed to support evening use and provide “a degree of protection from damage and vandalism ensuring it’s kept in good order for community use”.
The plans state 47 parking spaces would be provided.
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