The stadium's record attendance was believed to have been achieved at the 1945 Scottish Junior Cup quarter final replay against Fauldhouse United, which saw the 'Lok triumph 3–1 in front of 15,000 spectators, with many watching the match from the platform of the nearby Pollokshaws East railway station.

The current pavilion and terrace roof were built in the 1970s, with the Pollok Social Club opening in 1971.

This proved to be a popular social spot in Shawlands for over twenty years, until it was sold and reopened as Loks Bar and Kitchen in 2014.

[3] In January 2022, the club received planning permission to install floodlights at Newlandsfield as part of their application for SFA membership.

[8][9] In October 2022, Newlandsfield played host to a full team of BBC Scotland cameras, who were there to cover Pollok's 4-3 win against Annan Athletic in the Scottish Cup Second Round.