There are lots of great playgrounds thoughout Dublin South. While some are better than others there has been a vast improvement in recent years with many playgrounds being revamped and modernised.

Rathfarnham Castle,Dublin 14. Large modern playground on the grounds of Rathfarnham Castle. Great play equipment for toddlers and pre- schoolers. Really large play area for older children. Highly Recommended.

Tymon Park, Tymon North Tallaght, Dublin 24 & Templeogue D6W. There are three great playgrounds in Tymon Park. There is a large adventure playground at the Tallaght entrance to the park. At the Templeogue entrance, there is another playground suitable for both toddlers and older children. In the woods beside this playground there are several climbing frames, hammocks,a huge netted climbing pyramid and several other wooden play things along the path through the wood.

Marley Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Large playground with separate play area for younger children, including sand pit. Parent seating available. Watch out for the ice cream van who is is outside most of the year, if you don't want to buy ice cream, have youe excuses ready for the children!

St Stephens Green, Dublin 2. Large revamped playground is centre of the park. Suitable for toddlers to twelve year olds. Parent seating available.

Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght,Dublin 24.  Large playground. Separate section for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Climbing frame and huge slide for older children. There is also an adults "gym" area with sit-up benches and cross-trainers!

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. Large, modern playground only opened recently. Parent seating available. Bright colourful equipment. Suitable for toddlers to twelve year olds.

Belgrave Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6. Playground in the grounds of the park.

Peoples Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. This large playground was revamped recently. Toddler and Pre-School area.Parent Seating Availble.

Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Herbert Park is home to two playgrounds.  A second larger playground was added recently.

Blackrock Park, Co Dublin. Large modern playground. Suitable for toddlers upwards. Has an excellent climbing frame for older kids!

Ringsend Park.Dublin 4 Playground with toddler and pre school area. Parent Seating available.

Merrion Square Park, Dublin 2. Large playground. Parent Seating Available.

St Patricks Park, Dublin 8. Playgrounds. Suitable for toddlers to twelve year olds.

Shanganagh Park, Shankill, Co Dublin.Large playground. Parent Seating Available.