Parks in Edinburgh

George Square Gardens

This green, tree-filled square at the University of Edinburgh features the Edinburgh Labyrinth.

Inverleith Park

54-acre recreational park with lush meadows, flowers, sports fields, a boating pond & a playground.

East Meadows Play Park

Craigmillar Castle Park

Lochend Park

Home to many waterfowl, this park offers historical buildings & a playground, plus benches & a pond.

Braidburn Valley Park

Bonaly Country Park

Leith Links

Historically a golf course, this open grassy park is a popular place for walks, football & cricket.

The Meadows

Public park includes children's playground, sports pitches, cricket square, with annual summer fair.

Pentland Hills Regional Park H.Q.

Blackford Hill and Pond

Brunstane Mill Park

Saughton Park & Gardens

Pentland Hills Regional Park (Swanston)

Bruntsfield Links

Ample city park named for its golfing area & also containing a playground for kids.

Calton Hill

Water of Leith Path

12-mile path that runs alongside the small Water of Leith river & popular with walkers & cyclists.

Holyrood Park

Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.

Hailes Quarry Park

Pilrig Park