Leith Links Activity Park
@leithactivity.bsky.social
We are a group campaigning for the transformation of disused bowling greens in Leith Links into an inclusive, open access activity park.
https://leithactivity.org
https://leithactivity.org
You’ll find The Dock tucked in beside Great Junction St bridge, right by the Water of Leith walkway.
This is a huge win for our community and proof of what’s possible.
Map and photos c/o Skateboard Scotland
This is a huge win for our community and proof of what’s possible.
Map and photos c/o Skateboard Scotland
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
You’ll find The Dock tucked in beside Great Junction St bridge, right by the Water of Leith walkway.
This is a huge win for our community and proof of what’s possible.
Map and photos c/o Skateboard Scotland
This is a huge win for our community and proof of what’s possible.
Map and photos c/o Skateboard Scotland
LEITH IS BACK ON THE MAP!!
After months of anticipation, the barriers are down and The Dock @ Coalie Park is OPEN! 🎉
Leith finally has its first permanent outdoor skate area thanks to @wolct.bsky.social in partnership with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
After months of anticipation, the barriers are down and The Dock @ Coalie Park is OPEN! 🎉
Leith finally has its first permanent outdoor skate area thanks to @wolct.bsky.social in partnership with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
LEITH IS BACK ON THE MAP!!
After months of anticipation, the barriers are down and The Dock @ Coalie Park is OPEN! 🎉
Leith finally has its first permanent outdoor skate area thanks to @wolct.bsky.social in partnership with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
After months of anticipation, the barriers are down and The Dock @ Coalie Park is OPEN! 🎉
Leith finally has its first permanent outdoor skate area thanks to @wolct.bsky.social in partnership with The Edinburgh Wheels Project & Odyssey Skateparks.
The section around London Road is slightly convoluted, but, otherwise, it’s a pleasant ride and avoids mixing with traffic on all but the quietest of streets.
September 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The section around London Road is slightly convoluted, but, otherwise, it’s a pleasant ride and avoids mixing with traffic on all but the quietest of streets.
And here's the route – it connects lots of green spaces and is ideal for children and less confident cyclists.
September 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
And here's the route – it connects lots of green spaces and is ideal for children and less confident cyclists.
🛼 Freestyle Fridays are here! 🛼
Join the Edinburgh Rollerskating Association every Friday, 6.30-8.30pm for a weekly social skate at Leith Community Centre.
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Join the Edinburgh Rollerskating Association every Friday, 6.30-8.30pm for a weekly social skate at Leith Community Centre.
www.instagram.com/edinburghrol...
August 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🛼 Freestyle Fridays are here! 🛼
Join the Edinburgh Rollerskating Association every Friday, 6.30-8.30pm for a weekly social skate at Leith Community Centre.
www.instagram.com/edinburghrol...
Join the Edinburgh Rollerskating Association every Friday, 6.30-8.30pm for a weekly social skate at Leith Community Centre.
www.instagram.com/edinburghrol...
Key features of the space include:
🛝 Play equipment for different age groups
🏓 Table tennis table
🪑 Social seating
🐋 Public art
🚶 Inner ring walk
🟢 Circular grass area
🛝 Play equipment for different age groups
🏓 Table tennis table
🪑 Social seating
🐋 Public art
🚶 Inner ring walk
🟢 Circular grass area
July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Key features of the space include:
🛝 Play equipment for different age groups
🏓 Table tennis table
🪑 Social seating
🐋 Public art
🚶 Inner ring walk
🟢 Circular grass area
🛝 Play equipment for different age groups
🏓 Table tennis table
🪑 Social seating
🐋 Public art
🚶 Inner ring walk
🟢 Circular grass area
Built in and around the iconic steel frame that’s stood overlooking the waterfront for over a century, the circular park is part of the council’s £1.3bn Granton Waterfront regeneration project.
July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Built in and around the iconic steel frame that’s stood overlooking the waterfront for over a century, the circular park is part of the council’s £1.3bn Granton Waterfront regeneration project.
Granton’s new Gasholder 1 Park opened earlier this year, transforming a neglected landmark into a new public space.
July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Granton’s new Gasholder 1 Park opened earlier this year, transforming a neglected landmark into a new public space.
Additional designs for the wider landscape and initial building designs are expected soon. We'll share any updates as soon as we 're able to. 4/4
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July 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Additional designs for the wider landscape and initial building designs are expected soon. We'll share any updates as soon as we 're able to. 4/4
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The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with lots of constructive ideas and suggestions. We'll continue to engage with the project team where helpful and support the process wherever we can. 3/4
July 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with lots of constructive ideas and suggestions. We'll continue to engage with the project team where helpful and support the process wherever we can. 3/4
We’ve now published a summary of the feedback on our website and shared it with the Thriving Greenspaces team, along with all of the individual comments submitted through the survey. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute. 2/4
July 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We’ve now published a summary of the feedback on our website and shared it with the Thriving Greenspaces team, along with all of the individual comments submitted through the survey. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute. 2/4
Community Feedback Summary – June 2025
Following the release of detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project, we ran an informal survey to gather feedback from the local community. 1/4
Following the release of detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project, we ran an informal survey to gather feedback from the local community. 1/4
July 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Community Feedback Summary – June 2025
Following the release of detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project, we ran an informal survey to gather feedback from the local community. 1/4
Following the release of detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project, we ran an informal survey to gather feedback from the local community. 1/4
Permanent public toilets were the no. 1 idea in the 2021 consultation on the future of the former bowling greens area, run by Leith Links Community Council. Huge credit to them for facilitating the consultation and continuing to support the process of turning ideas into reality. 2/3
July 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Permanent public toilets were the no. 1 idea in the 2021 consultation on the future of the former bowling greens area, run by Leith Links Community Council. Huge credit to them for facilitating the consultation and continuing to support the process of turning ideas into reality. 2/3
The new public toilets on the Links are open!
Open daily from 8am to 8pm, the toilet unit features:
🚾 3x family-accessible toilet cubicles
♿ 1x accessible toilet
🔄 1x Changing Places facility
💧 A water fountain
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Open daily from 8am to 8pm, the toilet unit features:
🚾 3x family-accessible toilet cubicles
♿ 1x accessible toilet
🔄 1x Changing Places facility
💧 A water fountain
1/3
July 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The new public toilets on the Links are open!
Open daily from 8am to 8pm, the toilet unit features:
🚾 3x family-accessible toilet cubicles
♿ 1x accessible toilet
🔄 1x Changing Places facility
💧 A water fountain
1/3
Open daily from 8am to 8pm, the toilet unit features:
🚾 3x family-accessible toilet cubicles
♿ 1x accessible toilet
🔄 1x Changing Places facility
💧 A water fountain
1/3
One week left to give us your input!
We’re collecting informal feedback on the designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the Leith Links Activity Hub project.
We’re collecting informal feedback on the designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the Leith Links Activity Hub project.
June 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
One week left to give us your input!
We’re collecting informal feedback on the designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the Leith Links Activity Hub project.
We’re collecting informal feedback on the designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the Leith Links Activity Hub project.
On the 2nd of June, the Thriving Greenspaces team released detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project.
We're now collecting informal feedback on the designs to help us inform the process going forward. 1/2
We're now collecting informal feedback on the designs to help us inform the process going forward. 1/2
June 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
On the 2nd of June, the Thriving Greenspaces team released detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track elements of the 'Leith Links Activity Hub' project.
We're now collecting informal feedback on the designs to help us inform the process going forward. 1/2
We're now collecting informal feedback on the designs to help us inform the process going forward. 1/2
This Saturday (14th of June), we’ll be joining the Thriving Greenspaces team on their stall at Leith Gala.
If you're heading along, come say hello and check out the newly released designs for the skatepark, roller rink, and pump track (see previous post). 1/2
If you're heading along, come say hello and check out the newly released designs for the skatepark, roller rink, and pump track (see previous post). 1/2
June 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
This Saturday (14th of June), we’ll be joining the Thriving Greenspaces team on their stall at Leith Gala.
If you're heading along, come say hello and check out the newly released designs for the skatepark, roller rink, and pump track (see previous post). 1/2
If you're heading along, come say hello and check out the newly released designs for the skatepark, roller rink, and pump track (see previous post). 1/2
For more information and to see the designs in full visit: www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/leith-links
📅 The team will be at Leith Gala on Saturday the 14th of June – come by to say hello, check out the designs and ask any questions. 5/5
📅 The team will be at Leith Gala on Saturday the 14th of June – come by to say hello, check out the designs and ask any questions. 5/5
June 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
For more information and to see the designs in full visit: www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/leith-links
📅 The team will be at Leith Gala on Saturday the 14th of June – come by to say hello, check out the designs and ask any questions. 5/5
📅 The team will be at Leith Gala on Saturday the 14th of June – come by to say hello, check out the designs and ask any questions. 5/5
Over the past 18 months, we've supported the process whenever possible – introducing the design team to local groups such as Cats Skate Club, Skateboobs and Edinburgh Roller Skating Association and providing feedback as the designs developed. 3/5
June 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Over the past 18 months, we've supported the process whenever possible – introducing the design team to local groups such as Cats Skate Club, Skateboobs and Edinburgh Roller Skating Association and providing feedback as the designs developed. 3/5
The design process included workshops with representatives from the local skateboarding, BMX and rollerskating communities, alongside an engagement with pupils from Leith Academy run by A Place in Childhood. 2/5
June 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The design process included workshops with representatives from the local skateboarding, BMX and rollerskating communities, alongside an engagement with pupils from Leith Academy run by A Place in Childhood. 2/5
The designs are in! 🎉
Following on from the October 2023 consultation on proposals for the Leith Links Activity Hub, the Thriving Greenspaces team – in collaboration with Betongpark and AtkinsRéalis – have now released detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track. 1/5
Following on from the October 2023 consultation on proposals for the Leith Links Activity Hub, the Thriving Greenspaces team – in collaboration with Betongpark and AtkinsRéalis – have now released detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track. 1/5
June 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The designs are in! 🎉
Following on from the October 2023 consultation on proposals for the Leith Links Activity Hub, the Thriving Greenspaces team – in collaboration with Betongpark and AtkinsRéalis – have now released detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track. 1/5
Following on from the October 2023 consultation on proposals for the Leith Links Activity Hub, the Thriving Greenspaces team – in collaboration with Betongpark and AtkinsRéalis – have now released detailed designs for the skatepark, roller rink and pump track. 1/5
🚀 Our new website is live! 🚀
We’ve been campaigning for ambitious new facilities in Leith Links since 2021 – and now we have a proper online home to share the journey:
👉 leithactivity.org
We’ve been campaigning for ambitious new facilities in Leith Links since 2021 – and now we have a proper online home to share the journey:
👉 leithactivity.org
April 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🚀 Our new website is live! 🚀
We’ve been campaigning for ambitious new facilities in Leith Links since 2021 – and now we have a proper online home to share the journey:
👉 leithactivity.org
We’ve been campaigning for ambitious new facilities in Leith Links since 2021 – and now we have a proper online home to share the journey:
👉 leithactivity.org
It’s all happening in Leith!
'The Dock' skate area on the banks of the Water of Leith is starting to take shape.
Odyssey Skateparks & Edinburgh Wheels are currently on site for the build of this exciting @waterofleithconservationtrust project.
🛹🛴🛼
'The Dock' skate area on the banks of the Water of Leith is starting to take shape.
Odyssey Skateparks & Edinburgh Wheels are currently on site for the build of this exciting @waterofleithconservationtrust project.
🛹🛴🛼
April 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It’s all happening in Leith!
'The Dock' skate area on the banks of the Water of Leith is starting to take shape.
Odyssey Skateparks & Edinburgh Wheels are currently on site for the build of this exciting @waterofleithconservationtrust project.
🛹🛴🛼
'The Dock' skate area on the banks of the Water of Leith is starting to take shape.
Odyssey Skateparks & Edinburgh Wheels are currently on site for the build of this exciting @waterofleithconservationtrust project.
🛹🛴🛼
🚧 First signs of the groundwork preparation for the permanent public toilets on the Links. 🚧
April 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🚧 First signs of the groundwork preparation for the permanent public toilets on the Links. 🚧
The Thriving Greenspaces team have released the landscape layout for the new public toilets planned for Leith Links as part of their ‘Public Toilets in Parks’ project. 1/6
January 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Thriving Greenspaces team have released the landscape layout for the new public toilets planned for Leith Links as part of their ‘Public Toilets in Parks’ project. 1/6