Hazlehead Park can be found at Groats Road, Aberdeen. It is owned by Aberdeen City Council.
Hazlehead Park boasts Scotland's first maze which was opened in 1935 and created by Sir Henry Alexander.
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Facilities Of Hazlehead Park
There is a free car park next to Hazlehead Park.
There is so much to do in Hazlehead Park for people of all ages. The open spaces, wooded grounds and flower filled gardens
are a joy to walk around. The surroundings are so relaxing. There's plenty for the children - from climbing frames and swings
to chutes and slides. The large play area has seats all around, so parents can enjoy a wee sit down whilst the bairns
burn off their energy.
During school holidays the Council usually hold organised and supervised activities for children. These are announced
on our events listing page.
Pets Corner Hazlehead Park
Pets' corner can be enjoyed by young and old alike and there is disabled access to this area. Animals that happily live here
include donkeys, goats, a lama, budgies, guinea pigs, rabbits and a well stocked aquarium with many tanks of
tropical fish. This opens each day from 9am until 5:30pm.
Queen Mother Rose Garden Hazlehead Park
The tranquil Queen Mother Rose Garden is a peaceful area to sit in and admire hundreds of roses in bloom. In the centre
of this bonnie area is a memorial to those who lost their lives in the
Piper Alpha Disaster.
As you exit this area, turn left and this takes you to sectioned gardens, each of which contains different statues
and works of modern art by local sculptors.
The park is popular for its crazy golf and putting courses. There is also an 18 hole pitch and putt course.
Snacks, meals, ice creams and drinks can be purchased at the restaurant which is open each day, from 10am, during the summer
season. It closes after October.
How To Get To Hazlehead Park
From Union Street, Aberdeen - Go to the top of Union Street and take the turn right into Albyn Place. Follow the road past
Harlaw Academy. At the roundabout go straight ahead into Queen's Road. Follow this road until it goes into Skene Road.
Turn right into Groats Road and follow the road to the parking area.
We also run the
www.findextrawork.co.uk website where there is information about earning more money from a
range of part time and full time jobs which can be done at home or out and about. Visit for more information.
Sponsored Walks
HazleheadPark in Aberdeen is often used for sponsored walks because of the beautiful location and the large size of the grounds. For example on the 16 September 2007 the Walk to Cure Diabetes took place at Hazlehead Park. This helped to raise funds to find a cure for juvenile diabetes.
DAWGS Family Fun Day
A DAWGS (Dog Action Working Group Scotland) Family Fun Day took place on Sunday 24 June 2007 from 12 noon to 4pm at the Hazlehead Park games arena. Activities during the DAWGS family fun day included dog shows and demonstrations, larks in the parks, ice cream and candy floss, children's stalls, a fun dog tea party, bouncy castles and craft and trade stalls.
Aberdeen Blooms Festival and RHSA Flower Show
Since 2007 the Aberdeen Blooms festival and the RHSA Flower Show has been held together at the Hazlehead Park. Read More Information.
