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Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–18+
Hermitage Park is a beautiful public park in Helensburgh, popular with families for its open spaces, play areas, and riverside walks. The park features a well-equipped children's playground with swings, slides, and climbing frames, plus a skate park for older kids and teenagers. There are also tennis courts, a bowling green, and a bandstand that hosts events in summer. Highlights: Playground, skate park, tennis courts, riverside paths, and large grassy areas for picnics and ball games. Ages: Suitable for all ages, from toddlers (playground) to teens (skate park). Facilities: Public toilets, benches, and nearby cafés in Helensburgh town centre. Practical tips: Free entry, open daily from dawn to dusk. Parking available along the surrounding streets (pay and display).
What parents should know
Hermitage Park is a beautiful public park in Helensburgh, popular with families for its open spaces, play areas, and riverside walks.
Value
Free entry all day
Hermitage Park is free to enter, making it perfect for an unplanned visit or a low-cost family day out.
Best timing
Open dawn to dusk
The park opens at dawn and closes at dusk, so plan your visit accordingly and avoid arriving too close to sunset.
Toilets
Public toilets on-site
Public toilets are available in the park, which is helpful when visiting with young children who need frequent loo breaks.
Location and map
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Opening hours
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Last checked 24 May 2026, 22:21.
Hermitage Park is a public park with no set closing hours. Park access available 24 hours according to third-party sources. Contact council for specific facility hours.