Play

Make time for play!

Learn why play is so important for your child's development.

Download our free play postcards

Get some great play ideas from our fun postcards.

Read Edinburgh's Play Policy

Learn about Edinburgh's Play visions, principles and values.

See the Play Area Action Plan

Find out about improvements to existing play areas, the vision for future play area provision and priorities for future investment.

Search our directory for your nearest play area

Find City of Edinburgh Council run play facilities across the city.

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PEEP Groups (Parents Early Education Partnership)

A national programme that supports parents and carers in educating their child through play.

Edinburgh for under 5's

Explore this handy guide for things to do in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. 

Active City

Information, tools, tips and local opportunities for getting active in Edinburgh.

Play Scotland

Play Scotland campaigns to create increased play opportunities in the community.

International Play Association

Promoting the child's right to play.