Monaltrie Park Play Park

Being the only playground in Ballater means this place punches above its weight — locals rely on it, and it delivers. The views here are genuinely hard to beat, with the surrounding hills making even a mundane Tuesday afternoon feel pretty special. Kids of all ages use it, which says something about how it fits into the fabric of the town. If you’re passing through Ballater, honestly, where else are you going to take the little ones?