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East Meadows Play Park

📍 Scotland

★4.6(1,207 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Spacious Meadows playground with 4-5 distinct equipment sections including a sand area with diggers and buckets, zip line, and climbing structures. Surrounded by open green space for picnics, tennis courts, and running.

✓ Multiple play sections✓ Zip line✓ Sand diggers✓ Open green space✓ Central Edinburgh✓ Picnic spot
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★★★★★Featured review by Dan Matarazzo

Large playground with plenty of equipment! There are about 4-5 different sections of playground equipment here. One section has sand, which has diggers and buckets. There was a reasonable amount of benches and some shade. My son loved the zip line! They have a small shop that sells snacks and ice cream as well. There are no bathrooms inside the play area, but just outside the gate there is a well maintained public toilet. This play park is at the south eastern most corner of the Meadows; closest bus stop is Buccleuch Terrace.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for active families with children of mixed ages who want variety across a single visit — younger children gravitate to the sand digger section, older ones to the zip line and climbing structures. The open Meadows setting makes it equally appealing for parents who want to sit out on the grass.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Toilets are just outside the playground gate rather than inside — note this before entering with young children
⏰The small shop near the playground sells snacks and ice cream for mid-play refuels
đŸŽŸī¸Closest bus stop is Buccleuch Terrace for families arriving by public transport
🚗Bring a picnic to use the large green space surrounding the play area

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

1,207 Google reviews

Multiple play sections and variety40%
Great open green space30%
Good facilities20%
Central location10%
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Dan Matarazzo

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Large playground with plenty of equipment! There are about 4-5 different sections of playground equipment here. One section has sand, which has diggers and buckets. There was a reasonable amount of benches and some shade. My son loved the zip line! They have a small shop that sells snacks and ice cream as well. There are no bathrooms inside the play area, but just outside the gate there is a well maintained public toilet. This play park is at the south eastern most corner of the Meadows; closest bus stop is Buccleuch Terrace.”

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Dr. Shashank Tiwari

a year ago

★★★★★

“This is an amazing place for all irrespective of age. You can play, enjoy the sun, eat your on the spot barbecue. This place has a playground for kids, tennis courts and a green park for your furry friends to run around. This place has a restroom if you are in need. Overall during sunny days a perfect place to enjoy the blue sky and green land.”

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Stacey Trock

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Fantastic park. When you're traipsing around the city all day looking at monuments and have a tired little person, they just want to play! This park is the perfect relaxing spot. Tables, green space, ample equipment, toilets. Ticks all the boxes.”

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rosalie Brown

3 years ago

★★★★★

“My first time in meadows its really nice place to hang out with friends. A huge greener patch, with 2 -3 play area for kids and also good for running and cycling.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

East Meadows Play Park sits in the southeast corner of the Meadows and splits across 4-5 distinct sections, including a sand play area stocked with diggers and buckets for younger children, a zip line, and varied climbing equipment for older ages. Large surrounding green spaces accommodate picnics, cycling, ball games, and dog walking. Tennis courts are adjacent. A small on-site shop sells snacks and ice cream. Toilets are located just outside the playground gate.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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