TAKE a look at the “fantastic” Irish playground with slides, monkey bars, see-saws and swings – and it’s minutes from a major city.
Fairview Park Playground in Dublin is the perfect spot to visit this summer.

Fairview park is an underrated gem minutes from Dublin city centre[/caption]
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The park has lots of amenities for kids of all ages[/caption]
The park is just ten minutes from Dublin City Centre and features open green spaces, mature trees and playground that’s an ideal spot for families.
The highlight is the play area located within the park – and it’s open throughout the entire year.
It’s a spacious and well-equipped zone that offers hours of entertainment for kids of all ages.
It reads on The Family Edit: “Fairview Park is a public park on Clontarf Road, Dublin 3.
“The tidal mud flat at the mouth of Clontarf Creek is home to many birds and other wildlife and provides an excellent opportunity for children to explore and play.”
One of the spot’s standout features is the large wooden ship play structure, which allows kids to climb, slide and explore.
Here, kids can zip, bounce, and play while parents relax nearby and enjoy the greenery of the park.
The playground caters to children of different ages and abilities, with inclusive equipment throughout.
This includes a fantastic range of slides, see-saws, a wobbly boat and monkey bars.
What’s more, the surrounding green spaces offer even more to explore, with walking paths, sports pitches and a willow garden.
And the nearby picnic areas and tree-lined walkways are perfect for playing, strolling or enjoying a picnic on a sunny day.
For toddlers, there’s a safe area within the playground featuring sensory panels and smaller play features.
The park also includes plenty of benches and shaded seating, making it an ideal place for families to spend the day.
And there’s even several nearby cafes in Fairview for snacks and refreshments after hours of playing.
‘BEAUTIFUL PARK’
Entry to the playground and park is free.
The site is open all year round, and it’s especially popular on weekends and during the summer months.
Visitors to the playground have shared their experiences on Google reviews.
One parent wrote: “Lovely park for a walk,sports activities and kid play area in it.
“Good grass surface to suitable for team sports like hurling, cricket.”
Another commented: “This is a beautiful park with huge fields to play hurling and football, to sit and have a picnic, and even lie down and sunbathe (when Dublin’s weather allows).
“There’s a basketball court, plenty of benches to sit on, a playground for kids and a lovely green area.”

The park is open all year round[/caption]