Jewel Park
🏟 Playground & park · Bingham / Portobello, Edinburgh
Jewel Park
A revamped park off Duddingston Park South near Portobello, with a climbing wall, bird's nest climbing frame, ball court and an enclosed area for younger children.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open public park, accessible year-round; no stated closing hours. The park has hard paths and lighting. · Free · No booking needed
About Jewel Park
Jewel Park is a free, public park off Duddingston Park South in south-east Edinburgh, between the Bingham area and Portobello, and is managed by the City of Edinburgh Council. Opened by the council in 1959, it takes its name from a rich seam of coal that once ran beneath the ground here. The park is divided by the Niddrie Burn into two halves: a sports section with football pitches and a kick-about area next to Duddingston Park South, and a quieter section for strolling and play for younger children. Following a major investment the play provision was revamped, and the equipment now includes a climbing wall, a bird's nest climbing frame and a ball court, catering for a wide span of ages from younger children up to older children and teenagers. There is also a small enclosed section where younger children can play football, games or cycle in safety. The park has attractive community woodland of birch, ash, rowan, cherry, sorbus and sycamore, with hard, lit paths making it usable through the darker months. With its mix of active and natural features, Jewel Park is a well-rounded local green space on the east side of the city.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Football pitches
- Community woodland
- Niddrie Burn and riverside
- Seating
- Hard paths and lighting
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: The park has hard, lit paths and is divided by the Niddrie Burn into a sports section and a quieter area for strolling and play, with a small enclosed section for younger children.
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Younger children through older children/teens
- Climbing wall
- Bird's nest climbing frame
- Ball court
- Small enclosed section for younger children to play football, games or cycle
📍 Nearby places to play
- Hunter's Hall Park · approx 0.6 miles · Gilmerton / Niddrie
- Figgate Park · approx 0.8 miles · Portobello / Duddingston
- Craigmillar Castle Park · approx 1.2 miles · Craigmillar
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Jewel Park free?
Yes. Jewel Park is a free, public park in south-east Edinburgh near Portobello, managed by the City of Edinburgh Council.
What's in the playground?
The revamped play provision includes a climbing wall, a bird's nest climbing frame and a ball court, plus a small enclosed section for younger children to play football, games or cycle.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We do not have confirmed information about toilets or a cafe at Jewel Park; nearby Portobello has shops and cafes.
Where is Jewel Park?
It is off Duddingston Park South (EH15 3LJ) in south-east Edinburgh, between the Bingham area and Portobello.
Is it good for toddlers?
Yes. Alongside the climbing equipment there is a small enclosed section where younger children can play football, games or cycle safely.