Outdoor Play Directory

Outdoor Play has a vital role in supporting better health and wellbeing for children.

Outdoor play can enable children to be more physically active, connect with friends, and establish a sense of wellbeing.

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Canongate Youth

1.30 PM TO 3 PM Every Friday
Dumbiedykes Park, Edinburgh

Play Rangers encourages children aged 5-12 to play outdoors, be imaginative and creative in their play, and to be more active. An open-access activity for the local community in the heart of Dumbiedykes Park on Dumbiedykes Road. Come along and see us and have some fun! #playingoutsidewhatevertheweather!!

For more information, please contact:
Bonny@canongateyouth.org.uk; 07780440650

Earthtime

See FB page for details of upcoming sessions: https://www.facebook.com/loveearthtime
Either Grant Park in Forres or Cooper Park in Elgin

A 2-hour drop-in outdoor play session in the park for families with children up to age 8 with a variety of activities including loose parts play, messy play, woodland crafts, nature exploration and child-led play. Refreshments available.

For more information, please contact:
Fran@earthtime.co.uk

Parent Action for Safe Play

Thursday 3.30pm - 5.30pm
2a Scarhill Street Coatbridge

Active outdoor play for children aged 5-12 years

For more information, please contact:
01236 426737

Parent Action for Safe Play

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
2a Scarhill Street Coatbridge

Outdoor play for children aged 5-12 years

For more information, please contact:
01236 426737

Project 31 SCIO

Weekly on Tuesdays 3.30pm – 5pm
Whitlawburn MUGA in Whitlawburn Community Resource Centre grounds

Open access outdoor play session taking place in the MUGA. This session will include a range of play activities, group games, sports and arts & crafts. This is suitable for children 5-12 years (under 5’s must be accompanied by an adult) living in Whitlawburn & Springhall This session can only be attended by those living in Whitlawburn & Springhall

For more information, please contact:
For more information contact 0141 643 2232 Facebook - www.facebook.com/THIRTYONEPROJECT Eventbrite - project31camglen.eventbrite.com – it is helpful if people book but not essential

Project 31 SCIO

Weekly on Tuesdays 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Springhall Springhall Cage

Open access outdoor play session taking place in the Cage. This session will include a range of play activities, group games, sports and arts & crafts. This is suitable for children 5-12 years (under 5’s must be accompanied by an adult) living in Whitlawburn & Springhall This session can only be attended by those living in Whitlawburn & Springhall

Project 31 SCIO

Weekly on Fridays 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Halfway Park 254 Hamilton Rd

Open access outdoor play session and will include a range of play activities, group games, sports and arts & crafts. This is suitable for children 0-12 years and their families (under 5’s must be accompanied by an adult) living in or around the Cambuslang East area.

Outlet Play Resource

Mondays 10-12
Greenhead Moss Nature Reserve, Perchy Pond, Wishaw, ML2 8AY

Wellwoods is an outdoor play experience held in Greenhead Moss Nature Reserve. It is a fun, relaxed space where families have the freedom to get muddy and explore the natural world.

For more information, please contact:
office@outlet.scot, 01698 209934 or www.bookwhen.com/outletplayresource

North Edinburgh Arts

Friday 3.15pm-5pm
Muirhouse Park

Come and join us for creative outdoor play in local parks on Friday afternoons. Our free Play Rangers sessions are for local children ages 5+, and a healthy snack will be provided.

For more information, please contact:
0131 315 2151

North Edinburgh Arts

Fridays 12.30pm-2.15pm
West Pilton Park

Come and join us for creative outdoor play in local parks on Friday afternoons. Our free Play Rangers sessions are for local children ages 5+, and a healthy snack will be provided.

For more information, please contact:
0131 315 2151

Kingsway Community Connections

Summer and October school holidays Monday-Thursday 11am-3pm
50 Kingsway Court, G14 9SR

Free outdoor play (Easter holidays week 1 pending funding)

For more information, please contact:
www.kingswaycc.org.uk

Jeely Piece Club

Tuesdays 3:15- 4.30pm
Drakemire

Free outdoor play

For more information, please contact:
0141 634 7305

Jeely Piece Club

Fridays 3:15 - 4:30pm
Barlia Drive

Free outdoor play

For more information, please contact:
140 634 7305

Scotland Yard Adventure Centre

Saturdays - 10:30am - 3:30pm
Argos Centre, Appin Crescent, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6EJ

Open to all children with additional support needs aged 0-18 along with their parents, carers and siblings. Adventure awaits at The Yard Fife! Explore our amazing indoor and outdoor space designed just for young adventurers. Zoom around on bikes and trikes, perfect your throws in our play area, or relax in our comfy hammocks. Our child-centred approach means kids lead the way in play, with support from our skilled staff. This helps them make choices, build friendships, and have fun! https://theyardscotland.org.uk/

For more information, please contact:
info@theyardscotland.org.uk

Scotland Yard Adventure Centre

Sundays 10:30am - 3:30pm
14 Drumlanrig Place, Mid Craigie, Dundee, DD4 8HZ

Open to all children with additional support needs aged 0-18 along with their parents, carers and siblings. At The Yard Dundee, children thrive in a playground designed just for them! Outdoors, they can ride bikes, play in the mud kitchen, or relax in our hammock. Our child-centred approach means kids lead the way in play, with support from our skilled staff. This helps them make choices, build friendships, and have fun! www.theyardscotland.org.uk

For more information, please contact:
Info@theyardscotland.org.uk

Scotland Yard Adventure Centre-

Friday 1pm - 4pm
The Yard, 22 Eyre Place Lane, Edinburgh

Open to all children with additional support needs aged 0-18 along with their parents, carers and siblings. https://theyardscotland.org.uk/

For more information, please contact:
info@theyardscotland.org.uk

Scotland Yard Adventure Centre

Monday 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Yard, 22 Eyre Place Lane, Edinburgh

Designed for little explorers aged 0-5, these sessions are packed with multi-sensory stories, messy play, arts and crafts, and exploration in our outdoor adventure playground.

For more information, please contact:
info@theyardscotland.org.uk