Four Square Park Café
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Edinburgh
What it’s like
Free outdoor play and a proper licensed café to go with it, with free parking on site.
This one's outdoor play with a café attached rather than the other way round, and it costs nothing to get in. There's no ticket, no session to book, you just turn up, let the kids loose outside and grab a table when you fancy a sit down.
The café itself is licensed, which is a nice touch if you want a glass of something while the kids are outside, and they do gluten-free options too. Food's described as reasonably priced, which for a place with free parking and free entry feels like they're not trying to squeeze you at every turn. Worth knowing the kitchen shuts at 3pm, after that it's takeaway only, so if you're planning a late lunch you'll want to get there before then.
Opening hours are 9:30am to 4pm on weekdays and 9am to 4pm at weekends, so it's not a long day out, more a morning or early afternoon one. With free parking on site and it being near tram and bus stops, getting there is easy whichever way you're travelling. It's dog friendly too, right down to having its own doggy menu, and there are party rooms if you're thinking about a birthday.
It's wheelchair accessible and there are toilets on site, both handy details you don't always get with outdoor play spots. There's wifi as well if you need to get some work emails out of the way while the kids are busy outside.
Facilities
Need to know
- Last entry
- 3pm (kitchen closes 3pm, takeaway only from 3pm)
- Parking
- Free on-site parking
- Food
- Licensed café with delicious, reasonably priced food
- Dogs
- Dog friendly, see Doggy Menu
- Getting there by bus or train
- Near tram and bus stops
- Kitchen closes at 3pm, takeaway only after that
- Free entry and free parking, so it's a cheap outing before food
- Wheelchair accessible with toilets on site
- Near tram and bus stops if you're not driving
- Wifi available if you need to check emails while the kids play
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Nothing, entry is free. You'd only pay for food and drink if you want it.
Do we need to book?
There's no booking link listed, so it looks like you can just turn up.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking on site.
What time does the kitchen close?
3pm, after that it switches to takeaway only. The café itself stays open until 4pm.
Can we bring the dog?
It's dog friendly and there's even a doggy menu.
Do they do birthday parties?
There are party rooms on site, so it looks set up for it.
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