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The ‘popular' Irish playground with climbing web, slides, swing sets & toilets – it's right beside the beach
TAKE a look at the "popular" Irish playground with climbing web, slides, swing sets and toilets - and it's right beside the beach.
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Bray's seaside playground is one of the town's most underrated spots
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It features lots of different equipment for kids of all ages
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And it features stunning sea views
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Just a short walk from Bray town centre and nestled beside the beach, the playground is set within Bray Head Park and surrounded by stunning views.
The highlight for visitors is the large, modern play area with colourful equipment – and it's open all year round.
This underrated spot is bright and spacious with plenty of features to keep kids active and entertained this summer.
It says on Dublin Fox: 'The long-awaited playground on the promenade in Bray is a very popular one.
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'At weekends it can be very crowded, even if the sun does not shine, but usually it is not empty on weekdays, either.'
One of the standout features is the climbing tower and tunnel slide, which lets kids climb high and race back down again.
There are also swings and roundabouts that let little ones spin all day long.
The area is designed to be inclusive, with equipment that suits
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This includes sensory panels, wide ramps, and wheelchair-accessible features throughout - making it the perfect spot to visit for any child.
For younger children, there's a fenced toddler zone with smaller slides, low platforms and safe ground surfacing.
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Other features include a spiderweb that allows children to climb up and a supernova.
The playground also offers benches, shaded areas and wide open grass for relaxing or having a
And with public toilets, parking and accessible paths nearby, it's an easy and stress-free place for a family outing this summer.
What's more, its location right by the promenade makes it easy to combine a playground trip with a stroll along
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Stretching for almost 2 kilometres, the beach is a popular spot among tourists and locals alike, known for its stunning views overlooking Bray Head.
And families can enjoy a full day out, with nearby ice-cream shops, cafés and restaurants just minutes away.
Visitors have shared their thoughts on
One wrote: 'Great playground on the seafront at Bray. Runs alongside the promenade. Enclosed area for the kids to play and it's free of charge.'
Another commented: 'Super long park with a bandstand, playground, cycle track and, of course, it's right beside the beach.
'Great spot for relaxing and jogging.'
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The park is located right beside Bray beach
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