Seaton Park is a popular place with children and a good site for sporting activities. The park combines formal and walled gardens with flowers galore, scenic paths and woodlands by the river Don, perfect for a picnic. Go there in the springtime to see the spectacular banks of daffodils, and stroll down to the ancient Brig o' Balgownie. The park is also known for its fine views of St Machar's Cathedral, which is accessible from the park. Open all year round, the park is free to the public.

This family park has a variety of attractions for every age. In addition to the grass areas and gardens is a recently refurbished and fairly large adventure play area. Pets Corner is extremely popular, with rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep, goats, ponies, a llama, ducks and a donkey to visit. The indoor area houses exotic birds, chipmunks, ferrets and an aquarium. The park also has a seasonal maze, a rose garden in memory of the men lost to the North Sea, fountains and a small putting green. Hazlehead restaurant provides snacks, meals and ice-cream Apr-Sep. Toilets in the restaurant building and park are old but well maintained.

This is a two part park, the largest area often taken up with football games. Although young children do play in this area, close adult supervision is required as the Den Burn runs through the park creating three ponds. There is also a network of cycle paths in this part of the park designed for young children to practice on, again care is needed regarding the burn. The second part of the park can be entered from Cornhill Road. It has a recently refurbished large adventure play area with modern, brightly coloured climbing frames for all ages, together with swings and a seesaw. There is also a skateboard and roller-blade ramp for older children. The Westburn Lounge is situated at the edge of the park.

Established in 1871, this is Aberdeen's oldest park. It has grassy areas, beautiful floral borders and a conservatory for cooler days. A trip here can easily be combined with a visit to Westburn Park and the Sports Centre across the road. Victoria Park's most notable feature is a public green specifically created for the enjoyment of disabled people, with a giant chess board and low level maze. It has a fragrant garden, with plants that are interesting to touch and which have been specially selected for their strong scents, and name plates in Braille. An unusual fountain has been designed, which incorporates tiny cymbals that tinkle as the water cascades over them.

Stewart Park is dedicated to Sir David Stewart, the former Lord Provost of Aberdeen. The park was created in 1894 and is currently under the care and administration of the Aberdeen City Council. The park features a beautiful fountain and whale jaw bones.