Play parks in Edinburgh
Leith Links
Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 8HR
Cost
Free
Leith Links play park offers a variety of exciting activities for children of all ages. The large wooden Pirate Ship and new Zip are especially popular among the kids. Parents can rest easy knowing that the soft surfaces and seating areas provide a safe environment for their children to play.
We also have a separate for the youngest children and all-age adapted activities that are wheelchair-friendly, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun.
​East Meadows Play Park
Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 9LW
Cost
Free
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Features include slides, drag ramp, scramble net, pedal roundabout, a seasonal water play unit, basket buddy swing, tyre swing and specialist swing seats.
The play spaces have been designed for easy access and for use by all ages and abilities. There are three ways to enter Magnet Play with entrance points at either end of the central footpath and a crawl through tunnel located in the hedge as a secret entry for children.
The blend of exciting play equipment and sculpture set in a park landscape of trees, grass and safer surfaces is visually stunning and attracts over 300 children and adults each day.
​Saughton Park
Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3BQ​
Cost
Free
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What we say
The amazing brightly coloured playpark is split into different zones such as an exploration zone, a sensory area and a sea side zone. This includes a sand pit and a zip wire. There is also a large skate park at the park.
There is a café in the park, if the kids want a bite to eat.
​Inverleith Park
Edinburgh, EH3 5NY
Cost
Free
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What we say
Inverleith Park is a great place for families with kids. The park has a large playground and a coffee van nearby for parents to enjoy. There are also plenty of benches and tables for a picnic Don't forget to take a walk down to the duck pond for a relaxing time.
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