Playgrounds

Kilbogget Park Playground - Climbing Frame

A colourful climbing frame in Kilbogget Park Playground.

© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service

Kilbogget Park Playground - Climbing Frame
© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service

Kilbogget Park Playground - Climbing Frame

A colourful climbing frame in Kilbogget Park Playground.

© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service

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Cabinteely Park Playground - Stepping Stones

Children enjoying Cabinteely Park Playground

© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service

Cabinteely Park Playground - Stepping Stones
© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service

Cabinteely Park Playground - Stepping Stones

Children enjoying Cabinteely Park Playground

© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service

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Like all local authorities in Ireland, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown provides and maintains a number of playgrounds.

Playgrounds are a very important place in local communities. They give children a safe place to play and have fun. Good playgrounds usually have areas for running, jumping, climbing, balancing and hiding. All the things that children like to do!

Loughlinstown Playground - Climbing Wall

This piece of equipmwnt is designed for children to practice their climbing skills.

© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service

Loughlinstown Playground - Climbing Wall
© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service

Loughlinstown Playground - Climbing Wall

This piece of equipmwnt is designed for children to practice their climbing skills.

© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service

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Imagine you were asked to design a new playground for your school or your local area.

What would it look like?

What kind of equipment would it have?

Would there be any rules in your ideal playground?

Remember - your playground should be fun but also safe for everyone to use!