Latest News: Hyde Park Playground, Dalkey Gets a Vibrant Makeover - Now Open for Endless Play Possibilities!

Today, Cathaoirleach Cllr Jim O’Leary, Chief Executive Frank Curran and local councillors launched the new refurbished Hyde Park Playground, making it a vibrant and exciting new play space for the community to enjoy. Thanks to the dlr Play Policy (2023-2028), Hyde Park Playground was identified as a high priority for renovation due to its outdated design from the early 2000s. Through an online consultation process with the community, valuable feedback was gathered and incorporated into the design brief for the renovation. The renovated playground now features 18 play elements, a significant increase from the previous seven elements, catering to toddlers, children, and teenagers. The new design includes picnic tables, seating areas, trees, climbing structures, and a variety of play items to meet the wishes of the children and parents in the community.

The theme of the playground focuses on providing a unified and adventurous space with attractive timber elements, creating a visually appealing environment for children to explore and play. We are continuing to prioritise enhancing play opportunities across the county, with frequent opening events for new or refurbished playgrounds in all electoral areas. The Hyde Park Playground is now open for play, inviting families and children to come and enjoy the newly renovated space.