The fantastic Irish playground with swings, climbing frames, views & free parking – it's minutes from stunning beach
Located in south Dublin, Killiney Hill Park Playground is a must-visit spot for families this
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Killiney Hill Playground has a gorgeous wooden finish
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There's something for all ages here
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The park features stunning views overlooking the sea
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Just a short walk from the stunning village of Killiney and perched within Killiney Hill Park, the playground is surrounded by breathtaking sea views and wooded trails.
The highlight for visitors is the fantastic play area, with colourful equipment that blends perfectly with the park's natural surroundings – and it's open all year round.
It's a peaceful and scenic spot with enough features to keep
It reads on the Family Edit: 'Killiney Hill Playground is located in Scalpwilliam, Dublin.
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'The playground offers a beautiful view of Dublin coast and It has a great play area for kids.'
One of the standout features is the rope climbing frame, which challenges kids to scale to the top before enjoying the slide back down.
There are also swings, see-saws and zip lines that let children run, jump and spin the afternoon away.
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This includes a wooden balance trail, low platforms and smaller slides.
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For toddlers, there's a separate enclosed zone that allows them to play safely away from older kids.
Other features include a spinning bowl and spring-mounted toys along with nearby benches for
The park also offers wide open lawns, shaded picnic spots and easy walking paths – ideal for family strolls or a quiet lunch outdoors.
And with free public parking, clean toilet facilities and scenic walking routes right nearby, it's an easy and stress-free spot for a day out with the kids.
What's more, it's located next to Killiney
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Stretching out with pebbled shores and panoramic views of Bray Head and Dalkey Island, Killiney Beach is a highly underrated spot just minutes away.
Families can enjoy a full day out, with ice-cream vans parked nearby or visit cafes and
The playground is open daily and free to use, drawing regular local visitors as well as tourists passing through – especially on warm and sunny days.
Visitors have shared their thoughts on this fantastic spot on
One wrote: 'Great playground with amazing views.'
Another commented: 'Great park always fun to go to have so many great memories from it and the equipment is great.'
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The park is right beside a stunning beach
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