Inverleith Park
🏟 Playground & park · Inverleith, Edinburgh
Inverleith Park
A 54-acre neighbourhood park in north Edinburgh next to the Botanic Garden, with a modern inclusive playground, boating pond, tennis courts and open lawns.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open public park, accessible year-round; no stated closing hours. · Free · No booking needed
About Inverleith Park
Inverleith Park is one of Edinburgh's largest neighbourhood parks, covering around 22 hectares (54 acres) in the Inverleith area of north Edinburgh, directly across Arboretum Place from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Managed by the City of Edinburgh Council, it is made up of wide lawns, sports pitches, tennis courts and a boating pond, with long views towards the Edinburgh skyline and Arthur's Seat. The park has a well-regarded modern playground designed inclusively for a range of ages and abilities, with play equipment suited to toddlers and juniors alongside a separate younger-toddler area; older children can use the outdoor gym equipment, the tennis courts and a fenced court for football, basketball and other ball games. The playground sits in a corner of the park, close to open grass ideal for picnics, kite-flying and games. Paths are well maintained and the park is wheelchair friendly, with an accessible entrance. Its position next to the Botanic Garden makes it a natural stop on a longer family outing, and it remains a popular, free green space for families across north Edinburgh.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Fenced ball-games court for football and basketball
- Tennis courts
- Boating pond
- Sports pitches
- Wide open lawns
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Wheelchair friendly with well-maintained paths and a wheelchair accessible entrance.
🧒 Ages & play
- Play area for toddlers and juniors
- Swings
- Slides
- Climbing equipment
- Outdoor gym equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- St Mark's Park · approx 0.9 miles · Warriston
- Victoria Park · approx 1.2 miles · Trinity / North Leith
- Pilrig Park · approx 1.5 miles · Pilrig / Leith
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Inverleith Park free?
Yes. Inverleith Park is a free, public park in north Edinburgh, managed by the City of Edinburgh Council.
What's in the playground?
There is a modern, inclusive play area with equipment for toddlers and juniors, plus a separate younger-toddler area, swings, slides and climbing equipment; older children can also use the outdoor gym and ball-games court.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We could not confirm toilets or a cafe within the park from official sources.
Where is Inverleith Park?
It is on Arboretum Road in the Inverleith area of north Edinburgh, opposite the Royal Botanic Garden, postcode EH3 5NY.
Is it good for toddlers?
Yes. The playground includes a separate younger-toddler area as well as equipment for juniors, and there are wide, flat lawns alongside for little ones to run around.