Westburn Park
26 minute walk from Aberdeen station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East · Free entry
Westburn Park is a prominent 10-hectare public park in Aberdeen, Scotland. Owned by the city council, this expansive green space is characterised by open grass and mature trees rather than formal gardens, providing a natural setting for visitors to explore.
The park features the Gilcomston Burn stream and two large ponds. Its rich history includes the Victorian Westburn House and a skatepark originally built in the 1970s. As a site of cultural significance, it has hosted the Mela festival and prestigious international lawn bowls championships on its grass green.
Visitors can enjoy various activities, from the metal climbing frames in the playground to a cycle track with miniature roads for children. Sports enthusiasts can use the Aberdeen Tennis Centre’s indoor and outdoor courts, while the open landscape offers a peaceful environment for relaxation.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Park
- Good for
- Fitness & leisure, Parks & green spaces, Skateboarding
- Characteristics
- Victorian
- Admission
- Free
- Facilities
- Playground
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Aberdeen station — 26 min walk, 2.0 km
Other places near Aberdeen
- Tivoli Theatre — 1 min walk from the station
- The House of Botanicals — 4 min walk from the station
- City of Aberdeen Distillery — 5 min walk from the station
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum — 6 min walk from the station
- Union Terrace Gardens — 7 min walk from the station
- Music Hall — 7 min walk from the station