Playgrounds in North County Dublin

If you’re looking for some ideas for things to do with the kids in North County Dublin, here are our favourite playgrounds in North County Dublin:

Dublin North County Playgrounds

• Howth Seafront, Howth

• Portmarnock Sports Leisure Centre , Portmarnock

• Robswall, Coast Road, Malahide

• Malahide Demesne, Malahide

• Seabury, Malahide

• Swords Castle, Swords Park, Swords

• Newbridge Demesne, Donabate

• St. Catherines Estate, Rush

• Red Island, Skerries

• Ardgillan Demesne, Balbriggan

Howth Seafront, Howth
Can you park?         Free parking right beside playground though can be busy at weekends
Toilets nearby?        Located in centre of Howth so there are pubs/restaurants around
Parent benches?     Yes
Toddler swings?      Yes
Opening hours;        Unrestricted
What we like;          Location, close to harbour in Howth

Portmarnock Sports Leisure Centre , Portmarnock
Can you park?         Free parking at Leisure Centre
Toilets nearby?        In Leisure Centre
Parent benches?     Yes
Toddler swings?      Yes
Opening hours;       Subject to opening times of Leisure Centre
What we like;          Not a lot, there is usually lots of rubbish lying around

Robswall, Coast Road, Malahide
Can you park?         Yes, plenty of free parking
Toilets nearby?        Yes
Parent benches?      Yes
Toddler swings?       Yes
Opening hours;        Unrestricted
What we like;         Location… it is on coast road in between Malahide & Portmarnock, beautiful views

Malahide Demesne, Malahide
Can you park?         Yes plenty of free parking, then just a short walk to playground through the woods.
Toilets nearby?        Yes
Parent benches?      Yes
Toddler swings?      Yes
Opening hours;       Subject to opening times of Castle Grounds
What we like;          Huge playground with lots to do for all ages!

Seabury, Malahide
Can you park?        There is some parking outside supermarket across the road
Toilets nearby?       No
Parent benches?     Yes
Toddler swings?      Yes
Opening hours;       Unrestricted
What we like;          Well chosen equipment and large green beside it so you can bring the football too.

Swords Castle, Swords Park, Swords
Can you park?        Yes
Toilets nearby?       Yes
Parent benches?     Yes
Toddler swings?     Yes
Opening hours;      Subject to opening times of Castle Grounds
What we like  ?

Newbridge Demesne, Donabate.
Can you park?       Yes
Toilets nearby?      Yes toilets on site with nappy changing facilities and first aid
Parent benches?    Yes
Toddler swings?    Yes
Opening hours;
What we like;        Large colourful playground with climbing frame, sociable swings, flying fox to name a few.  Many play areas designed for different age groups.  Also close to animal farm and picnic area so can make a day of it.

St. Catherines Estate, Rush
Can you park?       Its possible to find parking near playground
Toilets nearby?      No
Parent benches?    Yes
Toddler swings?    Yes
Opening hours;     Unrestricted
What we like;        Good choice of equipment for small playground, my 6 year old son loved the obstacle course.

Red Island, Skerries
Can you park?       Yes, plenty of free parking
Toilets nearby?      No but close to restaurants/pubs
Parent benches?    Yes
Toddler swings?     Yes
Opening hours ;     Unrestricted
What we like;         A lovely little playground for the younger ones.

Ardgillan Demesne, Balbriggan
Can you park?       Yes plenty of parking
Toilets nearby?      Yes
Parent benches?    Yes
Toddler swings?     Yes
Opening hours;
What we like;         Huge colourful playground with large climbing frame, sociable swings, flying fox.  Lots to do for all ages.