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King George Ⅴ Park

📍 Canonmills, Scotland

★4.5(628 Google reviews)💰Free👶All ages

Free city park in Edinburgh with a dedicated toddler play area, a separate older-children's playground, basketball court, table tennis, cycling paths, and The Yard — an inclusive play area for children with disabilities.

✓ Free entry✓ Toddler playground✓ Older kids playground✓ Basketball court✓ The Yard inclusive area✓ Cycling paths

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with mixed-age children who want a free city park with structured play options for different ages. The separate toddler and older-children zones make simultaneous play practical. The Yard makes it one of few Edinburgh parks actively catering for children with disabilities.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡The two playgrounds are separated by age — the toddler area is near the main entrance
⏰Visit on weekends to avoid construction noise from the adjacent building site
🎟️The Yard inclusive play area is on site for children with disabilities
🚗A cool tunnel runs along the cycling path — worth finding with younger children

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5
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628 Google reviews

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TheCrabbitCoo

a year ago

★★★★★

“Lovely wee park - I walk my dog here every day. There are two playparks - one for toddlers and the other for older kids also has a basketball court and table tennis. Can get quite busy on nice sunny days but never overcrowded. Not as secure for dogs now they've knocked the wall down and replaced it with a rubbish fence but still a great park.”

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Victoria V

5 years ago

★★★★★

“Cozy park not far from city centre, has a hilly landscape. About facilities: has 2 playgrounds for children, rain canopy, sports area for basketball and other games, green lawns, paths for cycling, walking around or walk the dog.”

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Stewart Houston

4 years ago

★★★★★

“A very pleasant place with local history written on noticeboards plus the fact that it is part of the community - "The Yard" is a play area used by children who have some disabilities. I liked the park very much.”

💬 What parents mention

Dual age-appropriate playgroundsSports facilitiesInclusive play areaConstruction noise impact

Overview

King George V Park features two distinct playgrounds serving different age groups, with a toddler-specific area and a separate space with climbing equipment for older children. A basketball court and table tennis table sit adjacent to the older playground. Cycling paths loop through the park. The Yard, an inclusive play area for children with disabilities, forms part of the site. Noticeboards around the park carry local history information.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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