A short step back in time to MacRosty Park

January 29, 2012

Back in September we spent a weekend in rural Perthshire, and one of the undoubted highlights of the trip was stumbling accidentally across the most excellent MacRosty Park in Crieff.

After a grumpy start to the day from Mini-M and, with the prospect of a long and stressful trip back to Edinburgh unless some excess energy could be burned off, we stopped simply because there was a green bit on the map, indicating the possibility of some grass for running about on, and stumbled across swing park mecca.

A big park kaleidoscope...

This park genuinely does have something for everyone, from tots to "big kids" (i.e. myself and Mr E).

Trampolines - boing!

Bouldering rocks and a zip line

Space age climbing frames

Outdoor xylophones (and cafe in the background)

There in play equipment galore, including hammocks, bouldering walls and mini diggers, as well as the usual swings, climbing frames, roundabouts and slides. The park is clean, paths are tidy and in good condition for buggy walking. There's a cafe for refreshments and loos, and there's plenty of parking.

A slide with no drop at the bottom - great for little people

Mini-diggers in a giant sandpit.

Hammocks - thoughtfully positioned above a sandpit to cushion falls

Mini-bouldering for mini-people

In short, if you're in Crieff, stop! If you're within about a 30 mile radius with young children, and want something to do that doesn't hit the wallet, burns off energy, and keeps all ages entertained, then make the detour! It seriously did make me wish we lived in Crieff. Just for a moment at least!

Pink cow hand holds on the climbing slope. Awesome.