The Botanics is a firm favourite amongst West End mums. I'm not a West End mum, so a visit is more occasional for us.
It's not a "whole day out" place but has quite a bit to offer. The glasshouses have fish as well as plants (fish are much more popular with Angus than plants). The Children's Garden is cute but I'm not sure whether there are any sessions any more. Someone is definitely keeping it in order though. The playground has really good quality stuff and is kept well (no broken glass or litter). There is a range of equipment from climbing, riding, swinging to sensory bits and pieces too. There is the obligatory Rose Garden for running around (Glasgow City Council loves a rose garden).
The Tea Room is run by Encore, which I haven't tried yet. There's usually an ice-cream van too. There are lots more catering options on Great Western Road and Byres Road too. It's a lovely place for a picnic, with lots and lots of benches.
On a sunny day it is glorious and not too many hills for buggy-pushers!
The Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens website has lots of information. There are toilets behind the Kibble Palace, which are quite well kept. Parking is typically West End and I wouldn't drive there myself as I'm a nervous parker. Mr Glasgow Family Notebook can always get parked at the west side of the park near Kelvinside Academy.
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