Family days out in Co. Cork

Ballinagree Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Ballinagree

Ballingeary Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Ballngeary

Ballinhassig Fairy Garden

Children's outdoor play area in Ballinhassig

Ballyclough Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Ballyclough

Ballydehop Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Ballydehop

Ballydesmond Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Ballydesmond

Ballyvourney Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Ballyvourney

Baltimore Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Baltimore

Bandon Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Bandon

Banteer Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Banteer

Blackwater Heights Playground

Free, outdoor children's playground in Blackwater Heights, Co. Cork — no entry charge, ideal for a quick family stop.

Boherbue Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Boherbue

Buttevant Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Buttevant

Bweeng Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Bweeng, Mallow

Carrigaline Playground

Children's playground in Carrigaline

Carrignavar Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Carrignavar

Carrigtwohill Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Carrigtwohill

Castlelyons Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Castleyons, Fermoy

Castletownbere Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Castletownbere, West Cork

Castletwonshend Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Castlewonshend, West Cork

Charleville Playground

Chestnut Drive Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Chestnut Drive, East Cork

Churchtown Playground

Children’s outdoor play area Churchtown, Mallow

Churchview Playground

Children’s outdoor play area Churchview, Mallow

Clancy Street (Fermoy)Playground

Children’s outdoor play area Fermoy

Clonakilty Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Clonakilty, West Cork

Cloyne Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Cloyne, East Cork

Club Maritime/The Maritime Hotel

Other facilities on-site include: Gym, Spa/Sauna, Childrens Indoor Play Area, Meeting Rooms Hire.

Cork Road, Skibbereen Playground

Children’s outdoor play area Cork Road, Skibbereen

Courtmacsherry Playground

Children’s outdoor play area Courtmacsherry, Bandon/Kinsale ara

Crosshaven Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Corsshaven, Carrigaline

Doneraile Playground

A multi-use play area, commonly known as a MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area), is a designated outdoor space designed for various sports and games…

Donoughmore Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Donoughmore, Macroom

Dromahane Playground

Children's outdoor play area Dromahane, Mallow

Dromina Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Dromina, Mallow

Dunmanway Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Dunmanway

Fermoy Town park

Town Park in Fermoy with Outdoor Gym which is accessible to all

Five foot Way Playground

Children’s outdoor play area in Cobh

Freemount Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Mallow

Garryvoe Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Garryvoe

Glengarriff Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Glengarrif, West Cork

Glenville Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Glenville.

Glounthaune Playground

Children's outdoor playground in Glounthaune, Cobh

Goleen Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Goleen, West Cork

Inniscarra Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Inniscarra, Macroom

Innishannon Playground

Children's outdoor play area Inishannon, Bandon/Kinsale area

Kanturk Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Kanturk, Mallow

Kerry Pike Playground (Ballycannon Park)

A children's playground at Ballycannon Park in Kerry Pike, part of a community-run park with tennis courts, a multi-use games area, and a…

Kilbrin Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Kilbrin, Mallow

Kildorrey Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Kildorrey, Fermoy

Killeagh Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Killeagh, East Cork

Kilworth Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Kilworth, Fermoy

Kiskeam Playground

Free outdoor children's playground in Kiskeam, Co. Cork — a simple, no-cost play stop.

Knocknagree Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Knocknagree

Leap Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Leap, West Cork

Liscarroll Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Liscarroll

Lisgold/ Leamlara Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Lisgold/Leamlara, East Cork

Lismire Playground

Children's outdoor play area Lismire

Little Island Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Little Island Cobh

Lombardstown Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Lombardstown

Lyre Playground

Children's outdoor play area in Lyre, Mallow

Mallow (Castle Playground)

Childrens outdoor play area in Mallow

Millstreet Playground

Mitchelstown (Ballinwillin) Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Mitchelstown

Mitchelstown (Brigown) Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Mitchelstown

Mitchelstown (Church Road) Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Mitchelstown (Church Road)

Mogeely Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Mogeely in East Cork

Monkstown Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Monkstown

Mourneabbey Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Mourneabbey

Newmarket Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Newmarket

Newtown Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Newtown West Cork

Park Street Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Park Street in East Cork

Passage West Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Passage West

Perks Entertainment Centre

A large indoor family entertainment centre at Seafield, Youghal, with tenpin bowling, laser tag, a multi-deck adventure play centre…

Powerscourt Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Powerscourt

Rathcormac Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Rathcormac

Ringaskiddy Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Ringaskiddy

Riverside Est Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Riverside estate, East Cork

Rockchapel Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Rockchapel

Rosscarberry Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Rosscarberry, West Cork

Rylane Playground

A community-built outdoor playground at Rylane Community Park, Co Cork, with slides, swings, and see-saws for children of all ages.

Schull Playground

Free outdoor children's playground in Schull, West Cork — fixed play equipment for a quick family stop.

Sleaveen Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Sleaveen

The Promenade Playground

Marina Park — including its Marina Promenade section — is a newly redeveloped riverside park in Cork that offers a vibrant mix of green…

Timoleague Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Timoleague

Town park, Kinsale

Kinsale Town Park in County Cork is a peaceful and leafy green space situated near the heart of Kinsale — a charming harbour town on…

Town Park, Mallow

Free 84-acre riverside park in Mallow, Co. Cork, with 5km+ of accessible paths linking to Mallow Castle for walks or a family stroll.

Tullylease Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Tullylease

Union Hall Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Union Hall, West Cork

Watergrasshill Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Watergrasshill

Whitechurch Playground

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Whitechurch, Cobh

Whitegate Playground

Ardarou Forest

Ardarou is to be found in a scenic wooded valley formed by the Bride river.

Atlantic Pond & Mahon Walkway

The Marina Walk is a beautiful pedestrian walkway that follows the River Lee, starting from Cork harbour towards Blackrock Village These…

Ballinaboola Forest

Ballinaboola or Baile na Buaile means townland or homestead for cattle fold or summer pasture.

Ballinspittle / Garrettstown Forest

The wood covers an area of 200 hectares and is steeped in history.

Ballyannan Wood

Ballyannan Wood is a beautiful mature mixed woodland of close to 25 hectares.

Ballyhass Lakes

Ballyhass Lakes in Mallow, County Cork is a superb location in the heart of Munster for first class outdoor activities.

Banteer Park

Banteer Community Sportsfield and Park is a community owned facility in Banteer, Co. Cork.

Bishop Lucey Park

Bishop Lucey Park is a public park in the city centre of Cork, Ireland, located between Grand Parade and South Main Street.

Bishopstown Park

The playground which is all inclusive and capable of being used by those of mixed abilities, comprises of modular climbing units, tower…

Carrigaline Park

Carrigfadda Forest

Carrigfadda, or An Charraig Fhada in Irish, can be translated to mean the Long Rock.

Castleblagh Forest

This wood has been here for hundreds of years.

Castlefreke Forest

Castlefreke is a fascinating suite of small woodlands that are linked by a number of trails.

Castlelyons Park

Garden Park in Castlelyons

Castlemartyr Forest

Castlemartyr or Baile na Martra ‘town of the martyrdom’ hints at the village’s eventful history.

Charleville Park

Clashduv Park

Clashduv Park is a park run by Cork County Council in Togher.

Clonakilty Park Leisure Club

Other facilities on-site include: Gym, Spa/Sauna, Dance/exercise studio, Canoeing, surfing and hill walking.

Cork Street Art Walk

A walk around the city centre highlighting some of the street art.

Corrin Forest

The wooded hill of Corrin is a prominent landmark for thousands of motorists that pass it each day on the M8 Cork to Dublin motorway.

Curragh Wood

This woodland was originally part of the Smith Barry Estate which was one of the great estates in East Cork.

Curraghbinny Forest

Curraghbinny Wood is located in a most beautiful setting on a prominent hill overlooking Cork Harbour.

Doneraile Park

The Park comprises approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the ‘Capability Brown’…

Dromilihy Forest

Dromillihy wood sits on a sandstone ridge that rises to 80m above the N71, the main West Cork road.

Dromkeen - Inishshannon Forest

Dromkeen Wood was planted in 1740 by Thomas Adderley the landlord of Inishannon at the time.

Dunboy Forest

Farran Wood

Farran is a small Park that has a lot to offer in terms of activities and features.

Fitzgerald’s Park

Fitzgerald Park home to Cork Public Museum, it is just a short stroll along the on the Mardyke from Cork City centre and the University…

Glansheskin - Kilworth Forest Walk

The main feature of this wood is the Douglas River that flows down the wooded Glen through the property.

Glenabo Wood

Glenabo Wood – Gleann na Bó – The Glen of the Cow.

Glenamoy Lawn Park / Kempton Park

Glenamoy Lawn Park, Fenced playground, basketball court, and exercise area

Glenanair Forest

Glenanair car park is located in the forest property of Ballintlea North in the heart of the Ballyhoura uplands.

Guagan Barra Forest Park

An area of wild and beautiful scenery, this magnificent Forest Park covers over 137 splendid hectares (339 acres).

Island Walk

Walkway in Cork City

Island Wood

‘The Island wood’ is located in a townland or island that lies between the Dalua river and the Rampart stream.

Island Wood

Jerry O'Sullivan Park

Outdoor park in Cork City

Kennedy Park

Free 7.5-acre park in Cork city named after JFK, who visited in 1963 — used by local GAA, soccer, tag rugby and American football clubs.

Kilbarry Forest

Kilbarry wood is set on a wooded plateau situated between the river valleys of the Bride and Blackwater.

Kilmore Park

Multi-use park in Cork City

Lady's Well and Airstrip Loop

A 5km coastal heritage walking loop from Bantry, passing Lady's Well and a shingle beach beside the old private airstrip, with views across…

Loughmahon Park

The five-acre park Loughmahon Park is built upon the remnants of the forgotten demense estate of the early nineteenth century Ballinure…

Marlogue Forest

Military Cemetery Park

Cork Military Cemetery is operated as a park by Cork City Council and is known locally as Glentrasna Park.

Millennium Park

Moanbaun Wood

Moanbaun sits on a high exposed plateau giving great views of the surrounding countryside.

Monkstown Park

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Monkstown Park, Carrigaline

Mullinhassig Waterfall

Oldcourt - Garryduff Forest

Oldcourt or 'An tSeanchúirt' as Gaeilge, is a mixed woodland of approximately 26 hectares, located close to the southern suburbs of Cork…

Pooleen Forest

Pooleen derives its name from the Irish ‘An Poillín’ which means a small lake or pool.

Pophams Park

There are swings, slides, climbing frames and more at Pophams Park, Farranferris in Farranree located close to Leisureworld Churchfield's…

Rineen Forest

Located on the eastern side of Castlehaven inlet, visitors can admire the views out along the 4km inlet to the Atlantic.

River Lee Bridges Walk

A more challenging walk that takes you across the city to enjoy the river that runs through the city and explore the bridges that connect…

Rosscarbery, Town Park

Children’s outdoor fixed play area in Rosscarberry, West Cork

Rostellan Forest

The name Rostellan – Ros toileán (island promontory) is probably derived from its location, hidden deep in the East Cork coastline…

Shallom (Peace) Park

Shalom Park at Monerea Terrace was developed in 1989.

Shandon Mile Walk

A relatively short walk around one of the most historic and interesting parts of our city, which is packed with places of interest to enjoy…

South Parish Walk

Take a stroll around the South Parish and see some of the most iconic parts of Cork along with some hidden gems along the way

The Glen Amenity Park

The Glen Amenity Park.

The Lough

Lough Park is an amazing place created as a bird reserve.

Tory Top Park

Tory Top Park at Tory Top Road is a 7.5 acre park comprising walkways, playing pitch, multi-user games area (soccer and basketball) and a…

University Walk

WELCOME to Cork Walks and in particular to this walk of the western area of the City.

Village Park - Kilbritain

Village Park, Kilbrittain (in Kilbrittain, County Cork) is a small, welcoming green space at the heart of the village — a starting point…

Warrenscourt Forest

Warrenscourt comprises some 110 ha. of gently sloping woodland overlooking the Buingea river and the rich farmland that surrounds it.

Ardnahinch

Shanagarry has clean sandy beaches locally at Ardnahinch and a short drive to Garryvoe which are ideal for swimming, angling and a paradise…

Ballynamona Strand

Ballynamona Beach is part of a line of beaches from Silver Strand on edge of Ballycotton village which connects to Ballynamona, which in…

Ballyrisode

Ballyrisode Beach is a sandy, sheltered beach located at Toomore in Co Cork and is within a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a…

Barley Cove

Barley Cove Beach is a south facing sandy beach backing onto extensive sand dunes.

Barleycove Beach

Escape to the beautiful strands of Barley Cove in West Cork and enjoy a family fun day on the beach.

Boat From Baltimore To Sherkin Island

Boat From Castletownbere To Bere Island

Cadogans strand, Schull

Cadogan's Strand is located close to Schull town in Co Cork.

Coolmaine

Coolmaine Beach is a west-facing, gently sloping, sandy beach which is bounded to the south by a low rocky cliff, with rocky outcrops to…

Dooneen Pier

Dooneen Pier is is a deep water harbour located on the Sheep's Head Peninsula in Co Cork.

Fountainstown Beach

Beach in Butlerstown North, County Cork

Galley Cove

Galley Cove is located at Crookhaven in Co Cork.

Garnish

Garnish Beach is at the southern tip of the Beara peninsula, West Cork.

Garretstown Beach

Public beach in Garrettstown, Laherne Hill Co Cork

Garrylucas Beach

Public Beach in Garrylucas

Garrylucas, White Strand

Garrylucas beach is a gently sloping, sandy beach which is flanked on both sides by rocky cliffs.

Garryvoe Beach

Garryvoe Beach is located just off the road from Ladysbridge to Shanagarry.

Inch

Inch Strand is a moderate sized sandy beach located near Whitegate & Power Head, East Cork.

Inchydoney Beach

Public beach in Inchydoney

Inchydoney East Beach

Inchydoney East beach is a sandy south facing beach.

Inchydoney West Beach

Inchydoney West Beach is a relatively gently sloping, sandy, south facing beach located at the north east of Clonakilty Bay.

Kinsale Yacht Club Marina

KYC Marina is situated in the heart of Kinsale town, providing safe and secure berthing within the virtually landlocked harbour.

Lough Hyne

One of Ireland’s most unique swimming spots.

Myrtleville Beach

Popular swimming beach just outside of cork city, with a huge regular swimming community and dedicated swim buoys to explore during the…

Oileán Chléire

Oileán Chléire (Cape Clear Island) has an enviable location – right on the cusp of the continental shelf.

Owenahincha Beach

Owenahincha is a beach located near Rosscarbery in County Cork.

Owenahincha, Little Island Strand

Owenahincha is a relatively gently sloping, sandy beach and has sand dunes to the rear which extend between 70m & 100m.

Oysterhaven

Oysterhaven Beach is located in Oysterhaven, Co Cork.

Red Strand

Red Strand is located just outside Clonakilty in Co Cork.

Redbarn Beach

Redbarn Beach is located in Youghal, County Cork.

Ring (Greenlands Strand)

Ring Beach is a sandy beach, located approx 3.5 kilometres from Ballymacoda in Co Cork.

Rocky Bay

Rocky Bay Beach is located at Carrigaline in Co Cork.

Sandycove Island

An iconic Irish swimming spot.

Sandycove, Ardkilly

Sandycove Island is a small island and townland at the mouth of Ardkilly Creek on the south coast of Ireland, just to the west of the…

Silver Strand, Sherkin Island

Silver Strand is a gently sloping sandy beach open to the south west.

Smugglers Cove

The Dock Beach

The Dock Beach is a small beach located on another side of the Bandon river, Co. Cork.

The Royal Cork Yacht Club Marina

For visiting sailors, the marina offers visitor berths, fuel, water, electricity, showers/restrooms, WiFi, and other amenities — plus a…

Tragumna Beach

Tragumna Beach is a small, scenic, sheltered, sandy beach located in Skibbereen, County Cork.

Warren, Cregane Strand

Warren beach is a south east facing, gently sloping, sandy beach backing onto sand dunes (dunes extend between 40m & 50m).

Youghal beach

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Youghal Claycastle

Claycastle Beach is a gently sloping sandy beach with a narrow area of marsh/dunes (part of Ballyvergan Marsh).

Youghal Front Strand Beach

Youghal Front Strand is a gently sloping sandy beach with a concrete promenade area to the rear for most of the length of the beach.

Ballinadee Bus

A rescue farm near Bandon with over 20 animals -- donkeys, alpacas, goats and more -- plus a coffee truck, courtyard, and a quirky…

Fota Wildlife

Fota Wildlife Park is a 100-acre (40 ha) wildlife park located on Fota Island, near Carrigtwohill, County Cork, Ireland.

Leahys Farm

The Farm Grenagh

Tir Na Og Farm

Waterfall Alpaca Farm

Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, a town in Cork, Ireland.

Mizen Head Lighthouse

Mizen Head is traditionally regarded as the most southerly point of mainland Ireland although Brow Head is the actual southernmost point.

Model Railway Village

Ring The Bells Of Shandon Tower Park

Titanic Centre

Boat from Cobh To Cork City

Oyster Haven Activity Centre

Trabolgan

Glenview gardens

The Bamboo Park

Ballincollig

Ballincollig regional park is located on the south bank, 9km west of Cork City centre.