St Margaret’s Park’s Bowling Green

We are currently developing proposals for unused Bowling Greens in parks throughout the city. This includes St Margaret’s Park’s bowling green. 

So far we have delivered several consultation sessions. Drawing from this feedback, we have developed several ideas for how these spaces could be improved and re-integrated back into the park. Our landscape architects at Atkins Realis have visually developed these ideas further, and at this stage the City of Edinburgh Council is asking for feedback on these ideas to help refine future proposals.  

We would like to hear your views on the proposed plans for the bowling greens area to be transformed into a dynamic community space. This comprehensive design proposal aims to cater to a diverse range of interests and needs within our community. Your feedback is crucial in ensuring that the final plan reflects the desires and priorities of users. 

HAVE YOUR SAY! 

The survey will be open to everyone starting 27 April and will run for six weeks until 8 June 2024. Your feedback during this period will play a crucial role in finalizing our plans.  

Access the survey by visiting the Consultation and Engagement Hub. 

UNABLE TO ACCESS ONLINE SURVEY? 

For those who are unable to access the survey online, paper copies are available at your nearest council library.

Simply visit Corstorphine Library, 12 Kirk Loan, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12 7HD  

Opening hours 

Monday: 1pm to 8pm 
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm 
Wednesday: 1pm to 8pm 
Thursday: 10am to 5pm 
Friday: 10am to 5pm 
Saturday: 10am to 5pm 

After completing the survey form, kindly return it to the library from which you collected it. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate your participation. 

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: 

This survey will close 8 June 2024. Alongside this consultation we plan to continue to run tailored workshops with different groups. Once the consultation closes, the information gathered will form a report to be reviewed internally by the City of Edinburgh Council.     

Using the findings from this survey, the ideas presented will be developed in more detail, and will be further refined through additional consultation. After this stage, final designs will be used to support funding applications for construction stages.  

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL 

The design focuses on the renovation of the existing clubhouse building as a new centre for community events, socialising, pétanque, and outdoor dining during the warmer months. A sensory trail wraps around a generous gathering space, a swale to the north will mitigate flooding and provide natural play.