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Top Parks in Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Top Rated Parks in Aberdeen
Top Reviewed Parks in Aberdeen
Cathedral Walk
Sheddocksley Wood
Walker Park
The Walled Garden
Seaton Park
Tollohill Wood
The Woodies
Bridge of Dee Park
Persley Walled Garden
Cummings Park
Garden roof park
The Bruce Garden
Reviews
A pleasant little endroit for community get-togethers en plein aire.
Beautifully restored walled garden with plenty of places to sit.
It is such a lovely garden.
The park itself is one of my favourites in Aberdeen, even though you can sometimes find shady characters, and unhinged youngsters messing about, but again, that's not the park's fault.
River Don flows on top side, and there are some gorgeous gardens inside. Playground for children, big enough to jog for a few minutes, can enjoy a bit of the wildlife (geese, ducks, many other birds), and St. Machar cathedral, and other picturesque points worth seeing.
Parking is not a problem, but drive slow, since the access is narrow, and you can find bikes, children, dogs along the way.
River Don flows on top side, and there are some gorgeous gardens inside. Playground for children, big enough to jog for a few minutes, can enjoy a bit of the wildlife (geese, ducks, many other birds), and St. Machar cathedral, and other picturesque points worth seeing.
Parking is not a problem, but drive slow, since the access is narrow, and you can find bikes, children, dogs along the way.
It's such a lovely place. Great for walking the dog. There is a substantial play park and walled garden. If you enjoy nature, there are otters, swans, and various bird life in cluding woodpeckers. Red squirels are present, too.
Great pitch for kids to play on. Top of the hill in Aberdeen means it's lovely in summer with great views and sunset is lovely, but in winter it is freezing here. Wear warm clothes unless you're the one playing sport! Lots of dog walkers in the area and the odd random motorbike on the surrounding grassy area. No toilet facilities on site but there is a local sports centre nearby (which is not always open) parking available on street or in northfield school car park.
Super walk if you like listening to birds and flowing water.
Lovely park, very big as well. There are bins around and many pathways to take. Some people do BBQs there which I think is nice. I think otters can also be found in the waters next to it. The trails are out of dirt so if you go on the rainy day they will be muddy. There is a playground for children. It’s very beautiful, definitely recommend visiting on a nice sunny day.
Beautiful park, and it's huge! So nice to see kids playing on the equipment, adults playing Frisbee, and all the people walking their dogs. Had a very peaceful and picturesque walk next to the river in search of otters, but only managed to find a lovely swan couple. Stopped in the cathedral on the way home. Absolutely stunning. Great day and well worth the visit if the weather permits and you're in the area.
Not been here in a long time, but still well kept by the gardeners. Early signs of new life coming through. Will return in the Spring/ Summer.
A beautiful path through the park. Well maintained and clean. Very relaxing. Free entry. Well worth a visit, highly recommended. We walked through after visiting the church, just before sunset. You can definitely take world-class photos of a sunset there. I'll be back.
Great place to take the dog and to go biking. Some nice wee MTB trails hidden away.
This is a great park on the outskirts of old Aberdeen, it's well kept & the flowers are simply amazing. The best part about it is, there's absolutely no litter!
Good spot for a seat, have a quick picnic
Gotta love the smell of weed in the air 🤭🤷♀️
Nice use of the space. Sand pit for kids to play and plenty seating. Always seems to be someone smoking weed there tho and stinks the place out.
Nice and quiet stroll around the secret/ small gardens.
Excellent place to camp and feel nature's gifts. Also forget your worries and think afresh
On the day i was there, even though it was sunny, the wind blowing around the rooftop was strong enough to make it chilly.
This is a beautiful park where you can spend a while! It has a free car park if you are driving there. There is a great play area for the children (it is beautiful and colourful) near the car park. I loved the walled garden but also the part that take you into the old Aberdeen. From there, you can also walk along the river and to the sea. The map available on a board at the entrance is helpful to help you get around. I went twice in 2 days. If you are in Aberdeen, don't miss it!
Filled with neds, deals happening left and right, bin fires every weekend
A very nice wooded hill to walk in, has many interesting rock features. Many blowdowns from past storms. Nice views towards RGU. Did feel a bit secluded, had a fright when this random man kept turning up in same direction I was.
Cummings Park is a friendly place and fun centre for children.
It is a small community garden very peaceful to relax in. 👍🏻
It's beautiful how the council and the maintenance team have decorated this place
Beautiful part of Aberdeen with the old Aberdeen in one side, Seaton park in the other and walks to Brig'o Balgawnie
This is one of the better parks in Aberdeen- and I would say it is second only to Duthie Park. It is beautiful and reasonably spacious. The greenery is properly maintained, and I was particularly impressed with the variety and arrangement of colours in the foliage. This park showcases some really good landscaping!
It’s a good place for picnics and to come with dogs and children for playtime. I enjoyed my time here. The only downside I can point out is that, unlike Duthie Park, there seems to be no cafeteria or eatery on-site. This might be inconvenient if you’re looking to grab a quick bite in the park.
It’s a good place for picnics and to come with dogs and children for playtime. I enjoyed my time here. The only downside I can point out is that, unlike Duthie Park, there seems to be no cafeteria or eatery on-site. This might be inconvenient if you’re looking to grab a quick bite in the park.
Such a beautiful park! Really nice and peaceful; we were here end of season but the flowers were still giving a show. Had a lovely walk by the river before popping in to the cathedral. There’s a great park (not pictured) for the kids too.
Really nice break away from the city life, we all get caught up in everyday life forgetting the most important thing! We are living. Nice little safe car park, lovely walk down the river don & this awesome little park is honestly just the cherry 🍒 on top.
While here having my lunch free thinking I had to pop out my Sony A7iiis just as this little cub fox was walking around. Just perfect timing I guess, quick edits on my s21 for l to enjoy.
Just like this little park ❤️👍
While here having my lunch free thinking I had to pop out my Sony A7iiis just as this little cub fox was walking around. Just perfect timing I guess, quick edits on my s21 for l to enjoy.
Just like this little park ❤️👍
Great place to explore went with the family the old quarry is cool and lots of lovely little memorial pics and carvings in stone
Had a short hike from here to Seaton park recommended by local. Lovely rice and easy walk.. took around an hour-ish
Around here almost every day for past 8 years. Cool environment with great access
We attended the Light the Blue Festival
Its a great spot with a play area with a sandpit for kids
Very well protected against the elements
Only thing missing is a beer garden and café
Its a great spot with a play area with a sandpit for kids
Very well protected against the elements
Only thing missing is a beer garden and café
Fine place to take the kids
One of the most beautiful walks I have ever seen.
Relaxing community garden in Torry beautifully kept and beautiful plants & flowers. A wee hidden gem 💎
Loved it
Nice bit of open space. The garages are being demolished, kids enjoying the derelict spaces at present.
Large area mostly wood's with many paths linking Bucksburn in the north with Northfield, Mastrick, Sheddocksley in the South and Kingswells in the west of Aberdeen
Great walk plenty of great views along the way ,blow the cobwebs away .
Local people are crazy for fireworks. Better going there than the beach
Relaxing place right near all the shops. Great place to take a break!
Nice
This park has been taken over by the Aberdeen Harbour Board. I don't know why because it's supposed to be a gift to all who live in Torry. They say it will be return to it's former state when they complete the new harbour but I'm not hopeful at all.
Fab for having a walk with my dog n friends n family
Nice place to go and sit and relax in the city centre. Also a little play area for children
This a very small walled garden. There are no facilities here, but I only say that for information, it in no way detracts from the experience of visiting here. Its a lovely, well maintained small garden that you can walk around in 5 mins or sit in the sun and spend a couple of hours here. The variety of Acers' is particularly worth the visit.
We parked up and visited here before heading along the Woodside River walk... Also highly recommend!
Quick update: April 2022, pleased to say the gardens are still wonderfully maintained, just had a lovely stroll around.
We parked up and visited here before heading along the Woodside River walk... Also highly recommend!
Quick update: April 2022, pleased to say the gardens are still wonderfully maintained, just had a lovely stroll around.
Walker Park? What's that? Didn't even notice I was in or near a park!
Instead I parked the car at Torry Battery and went for a nice walk along to the lighthouse. Highly recommended it.
Instead I parked the car at Torry Battery and went for a nice walk along to the lighthouse. Highly recommended it.
So not a lot of people to day, but weather not as good. No rain though, however there are slot of dog bins around, but not slot of them being used, please pick up after your dog, and bin it don't leave lying around, or in gardens, or on roads, not in parking bays either any general waste bin.
Little garden, but pretty 😉
It was amazing plants and big flowers and of course the weather was very warm family catch up
This is one of the highest points in Aberdeen which means that the view is wonderful. You can see the ocean, the hills and the city. It can get a little windy.
Great fun, good day with the grandkids.
Lovely woodland walk that’s ideal for dog walkers, families and those who enjoy exploring.
The woodlands feature a large Obelisk which commemorates Prince Consort Alberts visit to Banchory Devenick House, and is inscribed with “In remembrance of the visit of H.R.H. Albert Prince Consort to this spot XV sept MDCCCLIX (15th September 1859)”.
Tollohill also has a Neolithic aged Short Cist and remains of a small Ring-Cairn, just south of the Obelisk, which was first recorded in 1994, and would be around 2,000-4,000 years old.
The woodlands feature a large Obelisk which commemorates Prince Consort Alberts visit to Banchory Devenick House, and is inscribed with “In remembrance of the visit of H.R.H. Albert Prince Consort to this spot XV sept MDCCCLIX (15th September 1859)”.
Tollohill also has a Neolithic aged Short Cist and remains of a small Ring-Cairn, just south of the Obelisk, which was first recorded in 1994, and would be around 2,000-4,000 years old.
Great slopes for sledging!
Love here.... very peaceful and is not far from where i stay.. its a great place for some fresh air and a bit of nature
I used to play here 50+ years ago. Back then it was some wild land, which we called The Woodies, but it was not a park or anything. Just a wee bit of the countryside.
There were indeed trees there and ramshackle lock-up garages, We would play there as kids until it got dark, when we would start to find it scary.
For me, it was a shortcut from the bus stop and Broomhill Terrace. I went to Broomhill Primary and then Later Aberdeen Grammar School.
Fond memories.
There were indeed trees there and ramshackle lock-up garages, We would play there as kids until it got dark, when we would start to find it scary.
For me, it was a shortcut from the bus stop and Broomhill Terrace. I went to Broomhill Primary and then Later Aberdeen Grammar School.
Fond memories.
Every time of the year, something different
It's such a lovely walking past the walk garden the up the river Don for a few miles.lovely
The Bruce Garden is a hidden gem in Aberdeen. It is located off Walker Road in Torry. It is a community garden and is well looked after. At the moment there are plenty scattered leaves as the autumn season is upon us. I was pleased the hydrangea was still in bloom...just. It is a wonderful quiet spot and if you wait long enough you never know what you might see.
What a great tour with excellent guides. I'd highly recommend it to anyone but be quick!
Really nice place for a walk with a dog or Sunday walk with family, friends. Watch children as there is couple of cliffs and water ponds. There's also hill with really great wievs.
This is @ the other side of Seaton Park almost sunset 🌇. The Walled Gardens is @ the very back, its a nice cycle 4 me.
Great place for walking the dog..a d despite living in Aberdeen for the best part of 25 years..never knew it was here!!
very nice hidden garden!
Beautiful small forest, just 15min away from Aberdeen city centre. Free parking available.
Great for a walk for the pup a littler closer to home by foot.
A nice place to take a walk, with a beautiful view of the city.
I love this walk just minutes from my home, mainly for the dolphins.. Beware not much trash bins so please care for this beautiful coast and take your trash home, you will love the dolphins and wildlife
Had a great time here with a few friends, chilling out and watching the sun set over Aberdeen. The view is probably second to none elsewhere in Aberdeen.
Iconic pre Christian stone circle in a classic setting on Royal Deeside..great bike run on back roads to Sauchen..
It's an all right place to stay. There are also schools round about like Northfield Academy and then you've got the primary schools also. It's a good place to bring your children up and some of the people are nice.
Beautiful Walled Garden, very tranquil place. The stoned wall keeps the wind away and the place is suitable for just sitting on a bench and enjoying the sun ☀
Take a book with you if you intend to spend some quality time in the garden, or just have a sit on a bench, close your eyes and enjoy the fragrance from the flowers in the garden, birds singing and peace..
Parking spaces outside in front of the garden,
There is a path that runs behind the Walled Garden from Bridge of Don Danestone up to Ellon Bridge.
A walk along the river gives you the opportunity to admire the flora and fauna of the place, ducks, swans, cormorants and other birds, and you can observe here and there a couple of fly/rod fishermen that enjoy their hobby 🎣
Take a book with you if you intend to spend some quality time in the garden, or just have a sit on a bench, close your eyes and enjoy the fragrance from the flowers in the garden, birds singing and peace..
Parking spaces outside in front of the garden,
There is a path that runs behind the Walled Garden from Bridge of Don Danestone up to Ellon Bridge.
A walk along the river gives you the opportunity to admire the flora and fauna of the place, ducks, swans, cormorants and other birds, and you can observe here and there a couple of fly/rod fishermen that enjoy their hobby 🎣
Great place to walk with the dog and kids, so much nature to see also!
Lovely place for a dog walk. Lots of deer! If only people would pick up their own dog's mess or not leave it hanging in a bag on a branch.
Part of Seaton Park. A well-kept secret garden.
Wouldn't call it garden - more like a field - but as a place to let the dog run around it's great
Great garden
as guide dog owner this good place to free run your dog and plenty of of space
Dirty and litter strewn with disgusting bags of dog poo. Junkies hanging around at certain times
Good for dog walking
Seaton park ⛲ is very good place to visit and walk around & the hidden garden is beautiful very pleasant.
Beautiful memorial garden. Excellently kept and maintained. Lovely place to sit in the sun or to walk dogs.
There are two gates, one big one at the front from the car park. One small one at the back leading out to the river banks. There is a lovely walk along the river bank.
The gates can be closed therefore the garden can be fully enclosed if you want to exercise dogs safely away from the road.
Please keep the garden in good condition and clean up after your dog as others have done. There are plenty of bins.
There are two gates, one big one at the front from the car park. One small one at the back leading out to the river banks. There is a lovely walk along the river bank.
The gates can be closed therefore the garden can be fully enclosed if you want to exercise dogs safely away from the road.
Please keep the garden in good condition and clean up after your dog as others have done. There are plenty of bins.
Beautiful park with lots of benches and great views of the river don. Cathedral walk is a beautiful formal garden at the centre of the park with the small fountain at the north end and the cathedral towering majestically over the park at the south end
Duthie Park
Cool
The Woodies are set in a large pleasant wooded park with facilities for walking and entertaining children. The facilities are adequate the staff pleasant. The woodies do not provide lunch or dinner service but sandwiches cakes tea and coffee and other drinks are available.
Beautiful coastal walk.
And we saw several pods of dolphins, totalling probably around 30-40!
Fantastic!!
And we saw several pods of dolphins, totalling probably around 30-40!
Fantastic!!
Quiet and relaxing spot in Aberdeen
Lovely wee wood popular with dog walkers who all seem to pick up. Good place for sledging too. There's a high fenced games area that I see teenagers use in the summer, schools use it too I think.