Explore a restored industrial heritage park featuring dedicated play zones, sports facilities, and public art installations including the iconic Granton Whale sculpture.

Granton Gasholder 1 Park transforms a landmark Edinburgh industrial site dating back to 1901 into a modern leisure destination for families. The park celebrates the area's rich industrial heritage while offering contemporary recreational facilities that appeal to visitors of all ages. | The venue features dedicated play zones designed for children, open sport and leisure spaces, and relaxation areas where families can enjoy quality time together. A key highlight is the "Granton Whale," a striking sculptural artwork by local artist Svetlana Kondakova Muir, which serves as a focal point for the park and adds cultural interest to visits. | Located at Granton Waterfront on the shores of the Firth of Forth, the park provides a free outdoor space suitable for families with young children, including pushchair-friendly access. As the greenspace continues to develop, additional public art installations and community spaces are planned, making it an evolving destination that reflects Granton's regeneration and commitment to providing accessible leisure facilities for the local community.

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What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Arman Khachatryan

a month ago

A prominent surviving example of Victorian industrial infrastructure, this cast-iron frame once supported a giant gas storage tank. Its distinctive lattice structure is a landmark of Edinburgh's industrial heritage along the Forth coastline, now preserved as a monument to the city's engineering history.

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Sophie Forsyth

5 months ago

Really well designed public space - good balance of seating spaces, open spaces, and recreational activity spaces. We ventured out to use the ping pong table and really enjoyed it! Some nice sculptures and info about its former life as a gas holder too.

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Barry Dickson

8 months ago

A great piece of heritage retained. Well worth a visit.

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Rohit K

10 months ago

Apart from holding gas, this larger than life green structure also happens to be a nice kids' playground. Everything is new at the moment and it looks nice. This is well connected by various bike paths and has plenty of bike parking.

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Martin McAdam

10 months ago

Now restored as a public park. It looks fab and well worth a visit. It has a small playpark and some artefacts to explore.

Reviews last updated: 15 February 2026