Parks, gardens and open spaces - facilities, information and events

Parks and Greenspace News

Keep up to date with news from Edinburgh's parks.

Find information on Allotments

If you don't have a garden of your own, renting an allotment gives you the chance to grow flowers, fruit and vegetables.

Become a Friend of your local Park

Friends of Parks are groups of volunteers who play a vital role in enhancing and protecting local parks, woodlands and green spaces across Edinburgh.

Find your nearest play area

The City of Edinburgh Council manages 193 play facilities across the city.

Enjoy Edinburgh's Natural Heritage Sites

Natural Heritage sites offer the opportunity to experience wildlife, nature conservation and biodiversity first hand.

Edinburgh's Green Flag Parks

Find out about the parks that have been awarded Green Flag status.

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Trees and Woodlands are a vital part of Edinburgh's landscape and play an important role in enhancing the city's environment.

The Urban Pollinator Project Find out about a three year scientific study to look at which habitats across the UK support populations of insect pollinators.

Invasive non-native weeds: Are being tackled on Council owned land by a special squad.

Bookable outdoor sports facilities: Contact Edinburgh Leisure to book sports facilities in our parks.

Cemeteries and churchyards: The City of Edinburgh Council is responsible for the management of 40 cemeteries and churchyards.

Parks and Greenspace performance information: How we're doing and improvements we're making to our service.

Other websites:

Pentland Hills Regional Park: The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a living, working landscape, which offers great opportunities to experience and enjoy the outdoors.

Edinburgh Outdoors: Find out more about what Edinburgh's parks have to offer, download the free app and take part in the first Edinburgh Outdoors photography competition.