Seaton Park
🏟 Playground & park · Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
Seaton Park
A 27-hectare riverside park in Old Aberdeen with a children's playpark famous for Mr Therm, a preserved locomotive, plus flower beds and a walled garden.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open public park accessible year-round; no stated closing hours. · Free · No booking needed
About Seaton Park
Seaton Park is a large public park in Old Aberdeen, set on the banks of the River Don beside the historic St Machar's Cathedral and managed by Aberdeen City Council. Covering around 27 hectares, it opened in 1947 and blends formal horticulture with open riverside space. Its children's playpark is a local landmark thanks to Mr Therm, a preserved 1947 locomotive that once hauled coal from Aberdeen harbour; it has formed part of the playpark since 1974 and was refurbished and repainted in 2017. Around the play area the park offers well-maintained formal flower beds, a secluded walled garden, football pitches and long paths along the River Don. A wetland area created in 2016 helps manage flooding while providing habitat for wildlife, and the grounds take in views of St Machar's Cathedral and the nearby 17th-century Wallace Tower. The combination of a distinctive playpark, river walks and historic surroundings makes Seaton a characterful spot for a family visit. Free to enter, it is one of the green highlights of Old Aberdeen.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Formal flower beds
- Walled garden
- Football pitches
- Riverside paths along the River Don
- Wetland area (created 2016)
- 17th-century Wallace Tower nearby
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playpark
- Mr Therm – a preserved 1947 locomotive within the playpark (part of it since 1974, refurbished 2017)
📍 Nearby places to play
- Stewart Park · approx 1.2 miles · Hilton
- Westburn Park · approx 1.5 miles · Rosemount
- Victoria Park · approx 1.6 miles · Rosemount
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Seaton Park free?
Yes. Seaton Park is a free, public park in Old Aberdeen managed by Aberdeen City Council.
What's special about the playpark?
The children's playpark features Mr Therm, a preserved 1947 locomotive that once carried coal from Aberdeen harbour; it has been part of the playpark since 1974 and was refurbished in 2017.
Where is Seaton Park?
It is on Don Street in Old Aberdeen, on the banks of the River Don beside St Machar's Cathedral, postcode AB24 1RQ.
What else is there to see?
The park has formal flower beds, a walled garden, football pitches, riverside paths and a wetland area, with views of St Machar's Cathedral and the nearby Wallace Tower.
Is it good for a walk?
Yes. There are long paths along the River Don and open grassland, making it a pleasant spot for a riverside walk alongside the playpark.