St Mark's Park
🏟 Playground & park · Warriston, Edinburgh
St Mark's Park
An informal riverside green space in Warriston on the Water of Leith, with a toddler and junior play area, a football pitch and the river walkway through it.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open public park, accessible year-round; no stated closing hours. · Free · No booking needed
About St Mark's Park
St Mark's Park is a free, public park in the Warriston district of north-east Edinburgh, on the north bank of the Water of Leith opposite Powderhall, managed by the City of Edinburgh Council. It is an informal green space that combines open grass with community woodland and a football pitch, used by Craigroyston Football Club. One of its best features is its setting on the river: the Water of Leith Walkway runs right through the park, so it links easily into longer riverside and cycle routes and makes a natural stop for families out for a walk. For younger visitors there is a children's play area on the Warriston Road side, aimed at toddlers and juniors. The relaxed, semi-natural character of the park, its riverside position and its direct access to the walkway give it a different feel from the city's more formal parks, and it is well used by local families, dog walkers, runners and footballers. Its location close to Canonmills and Broughton makes it a handy green space for the north and north-east of the city.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Football pitch (used by Craigroyston FC)
- Community woodland
- Water of Leith Walkway / river walks
- Seating
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: An informal, mostly flat green space on the north bank of the Water of Leith, with the Water of Leith Walkway running through it.
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Toddlers and juniors (play area)
- Play area for toddlers and juniors
📍 Nearby places to play
- Victoria Park · approx 0.4 miles · Trinity / North Leith
- Pilrig Park · approx 0.5 miles · Pilrig / Leith
- Inverleith Park · approx 0.9 miles · Inverleith
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is St Mark's Park free?
Yes. St Mark's Park is a free, public park in Warriston, north-east Edinburgh, managed by the City of Edinburgh Council.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's play area for toddlers and juniors on the Warriston Road side of the park.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We could not confirm toilets or a cafe within the park from official sources.
Where is St Mark's Park?
It is on Warriston Road in Warriston, north-east Edinburgh, on the north bank of the Water of Leith, postcode EH7 4HN.
What else is there to do?
As well as the play area there is a football pitch, community woodland and open grass, and the Water of Leith Walkway runs through the park for riverside walks.