Place to explore / Portobello
Towerbank Play Park
Swings, slides, climbing frames and balance beams near Portobello’s seafront.
- Where
- Towerbank Play Park, Portobello, Edinburgh
About this outing
The official Portobello visitor guide identifies Towerbank Play Park as a place for children to climb, swing and balance. Parents can use the benches while keeping an eye on play. Make it the main stop for a shorter outdoor outing, or pair it with a small part of the promenade when conditions are suitable.
Planning your visit
- The council currently advertises an amber strong-wind warning covering Edinburgh from 9pm Saturday 24 October to 9pm Sunday 25 October 2026. Follow current national advice and check conditions before planning an exposed coastal visit.
Plan your visit
Source checked 24 October 2026 at 19:36.
Other sources
Supporting source — checked 24 October 2026 at 19:35
Supporting source — checked 24 October 2026 at 19:35
Supporting source — checked 24 October 2026 at 19:36
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Portobello, Edinburgh with kids: seaside, books, art and theatre
Plan a family outing in Portobello, Edinburgh with the beach, Towerbank Play Park, library groups, Bellfield theatre, art courses and actual local events.