Playgrounds in Dublin North County

Here are the playgrounds I know of in Dublin North County:

• Howth Seafront, Howth

• Portmarnock Sports Leisure Centre , Portmarnock

• Robswall, Coast Road, Malahide

• Malahide Demesne, Malahide

• Seabury, Malahide

• Swords Castle, Swords Park, Swords

• Newbridge Demesne, Donabate

• St. Catherines Estate, Rush

• Red Island, Skerries

• Ardgillan Demesne, Balbriggan

Howth Seafront, Howth
Can you park?         Free parking right beside playground though can be busy at weekends     
Toilets nearby?        Located in centre of Howth so there are pubs/restaurants around   
Parent benches?     Yes  
Toddler swings?      Yes    
Opening hours;        Unrestricted    
What we like;          Location, close to harbour in Howth

Portmarnock Sports Leisure Centre , Portmarnock
Can you park?         Free parking at Leisure Centre 
Toilets nearby?        In Leisure Centre   
Parent benches?     Yes
Toddler swings?      Yes   
Opening hours;       Subject to opening times of Leisure Centre   
What we like;          Not a lot, there is usually lots of rubbish lying around

Robswall, Coast Road, Malahide
Can you park?         Yes, plenty of free parking 
Toilets nearby?        Yes   
Parent benches?      Yes 
Toddler swings?       Yes    
Opening hours;        Unrestricted   
What we like;         Location… it is on coast road in between Malahide & Portmarnock, beautiful views

Malahide Demesne, Malahide
Can you park?         Yes plenty of free parking, then just a short walk to playground through the woods. 
Toilets nearby?        Yes  
Parent benches?      Yes 
Toddler swings?      Yes    
Opening hours;       Subject to opening times of Castle Grounds  
What we like;          Huge playground with lots to do for all ages!

Seabury, Malahide
Can you park?        There is some parking outside supermarket across the road 
Toilets nearby?       No   
Parent benches?     Yes 
Toddler swings?      Yes    
Opening hours;       Unrestricted    
What we like;          Well chosen equipment and large green beside it so you can bring the football too.

Swords Castle, Swords Park, Swords
Can you park?        Yes 
Toilets nearby?       Yes   
Parent benches?     Yes 
Toddler swings?     Yes    
Opening hours;      Subject to opening times of Castle Grounds    
What we like  ?

Newbridge Demesne, Donabate.
Can you park?       Yes 
Toilets nearby?      Yes toilets on site with nappy changing facilities and first aid  
Parent benches?    Yes   
Toddler swings?    Yes    
Opening hours;       
What we like;        Large colourful playground with climbing frame, sociable swings, flying fox to name a few.  Many play areas designed for different age groups.  Also close to animal farm and picnic area so can make a day of it.

St. Catherines Estate, Rush
Can you park?       Its possible to find parking near playground 
Toilets nearby?      No   
Parent benches?    Yes 
Toddler swings?    Yes    
Opening hours;     Unrestricted    
What we like;        Good choice of equipment for small playground, my 6 year old son loved the obstacle course.

Red Island, Skerries
Can you park?       Yes, plenty of free parking 
Toilets nearby?      No but close to restaurants/pubs   
Parent benches?    Yes 
Toddler swings?     Yes    
Opening hours ;     Unrestricted    
What we like;         A lovely little playground for the younger ones.

Ardgillan Demesne, Balbriggan
Can you park?       Yes plenty of parking 
Toilets nearby?      Yes   
Parent benches?    Yes 
Toddler swings?     Yes    
Opening hours;     
What we like;         Huge colourful playground with large climbing frame, sociable swings, flying fox.  Lots to do for all ages.