Belfast parks and playgrounds: a family guide by area
A trampoline shop writing about public parks may seem odd. It is simple enough: families ask us where children can run about near them, and a good park is the answer more often than anything we sell. So here is a list by area, for the city and the towns around it.
The rule we kept to is that every place links to an official page, and we repeat only what that page says. Where a page names who looks after the park, we say so. Where we could confirm a park only as a name on Belfast City Council's list, we name it and describe nothing. Distances are approximate.
Checked 10 October 2026. Hours, closures and facilities change: follow the link for each park before you set out.
North Belfast
The north of the city has the hill on its doorstep. Cave Hill and the castle grounds are the big day out.
Cave Hill Country Park
Belfast City Council
Antrim Road, at the Innisfayle Park junction, BT15 5GR. Three waymarked trails: the Cavehill Trail of 4.5 miles, the Estate Trail of 2.4 miles and the Castle Trail of 0.8 miles. McArt's Fort is at the top. When we checked, the council's page carried a notice that part of the Cavehill Trail, between the Devil's Punchbowl and McArt's Fort, was closed because of erosion.
Belfast Castle Estate and the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground
Belfast City Council
Antrim Road, BT15 5GR. The council's page lists the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground as open. It did not state ages, charges or booking on the pages we read, so check those with the council.
Also on the council's list: Waterworks, Alexandra Park, Grove Park, Woodvale Park. Each is a Belfast City Council park. We confirmed the names on the council's A to Z of parks and did not check their facilities, so look there for what each one has.
Council page: Belfast City Council's A to Z of parks. On this site: Trampolines in North Belfast.
South Belfast
South Belfast has several of the city's best known council parks. We could confirm each of these as an entry on the council's list, but could not open the individual pages, so we name them and leave the detail to the council.
Also on the council's list: Ormeau Park, Botanic Gardens, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Barnett Demesne, Musgrave Park, Lagan Meadows, Cherryvale Park. Each is a Belfast City Council park. We confirmed the names on the council's A to Z of parks and did not check their facilities, so look there for what each one has.
Council page: Belfast City Council's A to Z of parks. On this site: Trampolines in South Belfast.
East Belfast
The play park in the grounds of Stormont is the one we could check most fully.
Mo Mowlam Play Park, Stormont Estate
Near the main entrance to the estate on the Upper Newtownards Road. Entry is free. nidirect lists over 40 pieces of equipment, including a wheelchair-accessible swing and twin cableways. Stated hours are 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Sunday, varying with daylight and closing 30 minutes before the estate. There is a Quiet Hour every Sunday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
C.S. Lewis Square
Where the Connswater and Comber Greenways meet. Seven statues by Maurice Harron, beside the EastSide Visitor Centre. A square to walk through and look at, not a playground.
Also on the council's list: Victoria Park, Orangefield Park, Belmont Park, Tullycarnet Park, Gilnahirk Park. Each is a Belfast City Council park. We confirmed the names on the council's A to Z of parks and did not check their facilities, so look there for what each one has.
Council page: Belfast City Council's A to Z of parks. On this site: Trampolines in East Belfast.
West Belfast
In the west, the Falls Park has a refurbished play park and Colin Glen has the forest.
Falls Park
Belfast City Council
Falls Road, BT12 7PF. The council's page describes a refurbished play park and a free outdoor gym, with a parkrun on Saturdays at 9.30am. A new 3G pitch and pavilion were under construction when we checked.
Colin Glen
Not a council park and not on the council's list. Discover Northern Ireland describes a 200 acre forest park with what it calls Ireland's only official Gruffalo Trail. The River Entrance is at 163 Stewartstown Road, Dunmurry, BT17 0HW. There are also a Leisure Entrance at 115 Blacks Road, BT10 0NF and a Mountain Entrance at 28 Colin Glen Road, BT17 0LR.
Also on the council's list: Dunville Park, Dunmurry Park, Lenadoon Millennium Park, Springfield Park and Dam, Páirc Nua Chollann. Each is a Belfast City Council park. We confirmed the names on the council's A to Z of parks and did not check their facilities, so look there for what each one has.
Council page: Belfast City Council's A to Z of parks. On this site: Trampolines in West Belfast.
Lisburn
About 8 or 9 miles south-west of Belfast city centre.
Wallace Park
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
The council's play park list gives it as Wallace Park, Belfast Road, Lisburn, BT27 4AN. The council also lists public toilets here.
Castle Gardens
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Named on the council's parks page, which also lists public toilets here. The council gives park hours of 9am to 9pm from 1 April to 30 September and 9am to 5pm from 1 October to 31 March.
Council page: Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's parks page. On this site: Trampolines in Lisburn.
Dundonald, Castlereagh and Carryduff
Dundonald is about 5 or 6 miles east of the city centre and Carryduff about 6 miles south. Both are in the Lisburn and Castlereagh council area.
Moat Park, Dundonald
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
116 Comber Road, Dundonald, BT16 2AG. The council lists a children's play park, accessible paths and public toilets.
Lough Moss, Carryduff
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
On the council's play park list at 41 Hillsborough Road, Carryduff, BT8 8HR.
Carryduff Park
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
On the council's play park list at 1 Edgar Avenue, Carryduff, BT8 8DQ.
Council page: Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's play park list. On this site: Trampolines in Dundonald and Castlereagh.
Holywood
About 5 miles north-east of the city centre, on the Co. Down side of the lough.
Seapark Play Area
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Seapark Recreation Grounds, Seapark Road, BT18 0LH.
Ballymenoch Park Play Area
Ards and North Down Borough Council
2 Croft Rise, BT18 0QG.
Johnny the Jig Play Area
Ards and North Down Borough Council
18C High Street, BT18 9AD.
Redburn Country Park
nidirect describes it as set on a steep slope, with views of Belfast Lough and the south Antrim hills from the top, and about seven kilometres of paths. Entrance is free.
Council page: Ards and North Down Borough Council's play page. On this site: Trampolines in Holywood.
Bangor
About 13 miles from Belfast city centre.
Ward Park Play Area
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Castle Street, BT20 4TA.
Pickie Funpark
Visit Ards and North Down lists pedal swans, the Pickie Puffer train and 18 hole mini golf, and says the adventure play park and splash pads are free to use. The council's play page lists a Pickie Play Area at 64 Queen's Parade, BT20 3BH.
Council page: Ards and North Down Borough Council's play page. On this site: Trampolines in Bangor.
Newtownards
About 10 miles east of Belfast city centre.
Londonderry Park Play Area
Ards and North Down Borough Council
A play area and multi use games area at 26 Portaferry Road, BT23 8NN.
Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
Ards and North Down Borough Council
The council lists a play area, skate park and pump track at 1 Dairy Hall Lane, BT23 4DB.
Scrabo Country Park
At the top of Scrabo Hill, with views over Strangford Lough and North Down. Entrance is free.
Council page: Ards and North Down Borough Council's play page. On this site: Trampolines in Newtownards.
Newtownabbey and Glengormley
About 5 to 7 miles north of the city centre, along the Antrim shore of the lough. Details here are from the borough council's visitor site.
Hazelbank Park
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
On the shores of Belfast Lough, off the A2 Shore Road. The council's visitor site describes a medium sized playground for children aged 3 to 12.
Valley Park
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
O'Neill Road. Described as a large town park with walking routes and a small play area for ages 3 to 12.
Jordanstown Loughshore Park
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Just off Shore Road, along the shores of Belfast Lough.
Lilian Bland Community Park, Glengormley
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
In Glengormley, between Carnmoney Road and Ballyclare Road.
Council page: Antrim and Newtownabbey's parks pages. On this site: Trampolines in Newtownabbey.
Carrickfergus
About 11 miles north-east of Belfast city centre. We could verify less here than elsewhere, so this section is short.
Carrickfergus Mill Ponds
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
A wildfowl refuge, declared a Local Nature Reserve in March 2015, near the Amphitheatre Wellness Centre. The council's page says its paths link to Shaftesbury Park.
Oakfield Glen and Bashfordsland Wood
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Listed among the council's parks. We did not read the detail, so see the council's page.
Council page: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's parks pages. On this site: Trampolines in Carrickfergus.
And at home
A park is for the weekend. If you are thinking about something for the garden on the days in between, our guide to small Belfast gardens and yards shows what fits where, and the garden consultation is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Belfast City Council parks free?+
Yes. Belfast City Council's A to Z of parks says its parks are free to visit. Individual facilities and events can have their own arrangements, so check the council's page for the park you have in mind.
Which Belfast play park has a quiet hour?+
The Mo Mowlam Play Park at Stormont Estate. nidirect lists a Quiet Hour every Sunday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Entry to the play park is free.
Is the Cave Hill Adventurous Playground open?+
Belfast City Council's Belfast Castle Estate page listed it as open when we checked on 10 October 2026. The pages we read did not state ages, charges or booking, so confirm those with the council before you go.
Where is there a free playground in Bangor?+
Ards and North Down Borough Council lists Ward Park Play Area on Castle Street and a Pickie Play Area at 64 Queen's Parade. Visit Ards and North Down says the adventure play park and splash pads at Pickie Funpark are free to use.
How current is this guide?+
We checked every place against an official page on 10 October 2026. Parks close paths, refurbish play areas and change hours, so use the link beside each one for the latest before you travel.
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