Stewart Park
🏟 Playground & park · Hilton, Aberdeen
Stewart Park
A leafy Victorian neighbourhood park in Hilton with a children's playground, tennis courts, sports pitches and distinctive whale jaw-bone arches.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open public park accessible year-round; no stated closing hours. · Free · No booking needed
About Stewart Park
Stewart Park is a Victorian neighbourhood park in the Hilton district of north-west Aberdeen, managed by Aberdeen City Council. Established in 1894 using funds bequeathed by Mrs Jane Taylor specifically for a playground for the children of Woodside, it has family play at its very heart. Covering around 2 hectares, it is a classic local green of lawns, big mature trees and a children's playground, popular with families and dog walkers alike. Alongside the play area are all-weather tennis courts and bordered cricket and football pitches, giving older children and adults space for sport. The park keeps several Victorian curiosities, including monumental whale jaw-bone arches presented in 1903 and an Italian-style ornamental fountain of the same year. Next to the park lies the Woodies, a former granite quarry now converted to wooded parkland, extending the space for walks and exploration. Quieter than Aberdeen's larger flagship parks, Stewart Park offers a relaxed, community feel for a straightforward family visit. Free to enter, it is a well-used local green space in the north of the city.
⭐ What makes this place special
- All-weather tennis courts
- Cricket pitch
- Football pitch
- Whale jaw-bone arches (presented 1903)
- Italian-style ornamental fountain (1903)
- Open lawns with mature trees
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground
📍 Nearby places to play
- Westburn Park · approx 1.1 miles · Rosemount
- Seaton Park · approx 1.2 miles · Old Aberdeen
- Victoria Park · approx 1.2 miles · Rosemount
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Stewart Park free?
Yes. Stewart Park is a free, public park in the Hilton area, managed by Aberdeen City Council.
Is there a playground?
Yes. The park was originally created as a playground for local children and has a children's playground, reflecting its founding purpose.
What else is there to do?
There are all-weather tennis courts and bordered cricket and football pitches, plus open lawns and the adjacent wooded Woodies for walks.
What are the whale bones?
The park features monumental whale jaw-bone arches presented in 1903, along with an Italian-style ornamental fountain from the same year.
Where is Stewart Park?
It is in the Hilton district of north-west Aberdeen, off Hilton Road, postcode AB24 4PJ.