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Blackrock Park

Blackrock Park is a pleasant green area overlooking Dublin Bay, in Blackrock, County Dublin, and boasts a well equipped children's playground, cycle path, sports area, exercise area, picnic area, gardens and trees.

Good to know

Where
Rock Road, Blackrock, Dublin (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
Check admission price
Ages
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated
Phone
+35312054700
Official site

Opening hours

Status
ScheduleOpen at any hour, with no gate, ticket desk or closing time.

What to expect

Blackrock Park is a pleasant green area overlooking Dublin Bay, in Blackrock, County Dublin, and boasts a well equipped children's playground, cycle path, sports area, exercise area, picnic area, gardens and trees. The gardens feature a bee & butterfly garden, a sensory garden, herb garden, wildflower meadow and a home composting demonstration site.

The picturesque pond contains a small island where swans can regularly been seen. The Peace Fountain in the pond was constructed in 1986 to mark International Year for Peace.

Facilities include free parking and public toilets. Easy to access via the DART to Blackrock Station.

Blackrock Market takes place on weekends, 11am-5.30pm at 19a Main St, Blackrock village, nearby.

More information

Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Attractions

Categories

  • Activity
  • Public Park
  • Nature and Wildlife

Family practicalities

  • Toilets

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Rock Road, Blackrock, Dublin

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