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🎢 Amusement & Theme Parks for Kids in Portmarnock, Ireland

25 amusement parks, theme parks, and carnival attractions rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Portmarnock

St Anne's Park park in Clontarf, D🌳 Park
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4.8(5,418)Free5 mi · Clontarf

St Anne's Park is Dublin's largest public park, offering over 240 acres of family-friendly space perfect for active days out. With multiple playgrounds designed for different age groups, enchanting rose gardens to explore, woodland trails for nature walks, and vast open fields ideal for picnics and ball games, this free attraction provides endless entertainment for families visiting Dublin.

🕑 2 to 4 hours

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Clontarf Promenade park in Clontarf, D🌳 Park
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4.7(640)Free6 mi · Clontarf

Clontarf Promenade is a stunning seaside walkway along Dublin Bay that offers families a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and coastal scenery. Kids can run freely along the wide promenade, explore the beach at low tide, enjoy seasonal markets and events, and spot wildlife including swans and seabirds while parents soak in spectacular views of Dublin Bay and Howth Head.

🕑 1.5 to 3 hours

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North Bull Island nature preserve in Clontarf, D🌿 Nature
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4.6(4,130)Free5 mi · Clontarf

North Bull Island is a remarkable UNESCO Biosphere Reserve just minutes from Dublin city center, offering families miles of sandy beaches, rolling sand dunes, and excellent bird-watching opportunities. Kids can explore nature trails, build sandcastles, splash in shallow waters, and spot diverse wildlife in this protected natural playground that feels worlds away from the urban bustle.

🕑 2 to 4 hours

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Blackrock Park park in Blackrock, D🌳 Park
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4.6(1,793)Free10 mi · Blackrock

Blackrock Park is a gorgeous seafront park along Dublin Bay that offers families the perfect blend of playground fun, coastal walks, and open green spaces for picnicking. With its well-maintained playgrounds, scenic seaside paths, and plenty of room for kids to run freely, this local favorite provides a refreshing outdoor escape just minutes from Dublin city center.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Ranelagh Gardens Park garden in Ranelagh, D🌳 Park
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4.6(472)Free10 mi · Ranelagh

Ranelagh Gardens Park is a charming Victorian-era green space that offers families a perfect blend of playground fun, open lawns for running around, and peaceful walking paths. This well-maintained Dublin park provides a lovely escape where kids can burn energy while parents enjoy the beautiful landscaping and relaxed atmosphere that has earned it a stellar 4.6-star rating from visitors.

🕑 1.5 to 2.5 hours

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Malahide Estuary nature preserve in Malahide, D🌿 Nature
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4.8(16)Free2 mi · Malahide

Malahide Estuary offers families a peaceful escape into nature with easy, flat trails perfect for walking, cycling, or scooting alongside beautiful coastal scenery. Kids will love spotting birds, crabs, and other wildlife while parents enjoy the stunning views and fresh sea air in this accessible natural setting just outside Dublin.

🕑 1.5 to 3 hours

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Poppintree Park park in Ballymun, D🌳 Park
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4.5(475)Free7 mi · Ballymun

Poppintree Park is a spacious neighborhood green space in Dublin's Ballymun area, offering families a relaxing outdoor escape with well-maintained playgrounds, walking trails, and plenty of open grass for picnics and play. With its excellent 4.5-star rating and free admission, it's a popular spot for local families and a budget-friendly option for visiting families looking to let kids burn off energy in a safe, welcoming environment.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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Silloge Park Golf Club golf course in Ballymun, D🌳 Park
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4.4(391)Free7 mi · Ballymun

Silloge Park Golf Club offers a peaceful escape in Dublin's Ballymun neighborhood, combining scenic green spaces perfect for family picnics and outdoor play with walking paths ideal for stroller-friendly adventures. While primarily a golf club, the park areas provide plenty of room for kids to run freely and enjoy nature without the hustle and bustle of central Dublin.

🕑 1-2 hours

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St. Colmcille's GAA Club, Hollybanks, Swords, Co. Dublin K67 H996 sports club in Swords, D🌳 Park
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St. Colmcille's GAA Club offers families a genuine Irish sports and recreation experience with expansive green spaces perfect for letting kids run free. The grounds feature well-maintained playgrounds, walking trails, and plenty of open areas for impromptu games of football or frisbee, giving children a chance to play like local Irish kids while parents enjoy the relaxed community atmosphere.

🕑 1.5 to 2.5 hours

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Howth Castle Estate castle in Howth, D🌳 Park
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4.1(742)Free4 mi · Howth

Howth Castle Estate offers families a perfect blend of history and outdoor adventure on a stunning coastal setting. Kids can run freely through expansive parkland, explore historic gardens, and enjoy breathtaking views of Dublin Bay while parents soak in the scenic beauty of this centuries-old estate. With walking paths suitable for strollers and open spaces ideal for picnics, it's a wonderful escape from the city center.

🕑 2-3 hours

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🌳 Park
3.5(8)Free10 mi · Ranelagh

Myrtle Square is a delightful Victorian era green space in the heart of Ranelagh, offering a peaceful escape with playground equipment for energetic youngsters. The charming tree-lined paths and benches make it an ideal spot for parents to relax while children play, perfect for breaking up a day of Dublin sightseeing or enjoying an Irish afternoon outdoors.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

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🌳 Park
Free3 mi · Malahide

Feltrim Road offers families a peaceful escape into nature right in Malahide, with easy walking trails perfect for little legs and wide open fields where kids can run free. This local green space provides an ideal setting for outdoor play, nature walks, and impromptu picnics without the crowds of Dublin's larger parks.

🕑 1-2 hours

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