Herbert Park Summer Family Days

Herbert Park in Ballsbridge hosts free family activity days through the summer months. It’s a gorgeous park with a brilliant playground, duck pond, tennis courts, and open green spaces perfect for kids.

What to Expect

Organised activities for children, nature walks, sports coaching sessions, and community events. The park’s playground is one of the best in Dublin 4, and the duck pond is always a hit with little ones. On sunny days, the lawns fill up with families having picnics, and an ice cream van usually shows up when the weather cooperates.

Good to Know

• Free, no booking required

• Activities run through July and August

• Excellent playground

• Duck pond - bring bread for the ducks

• Tennis courts available (booking required)

• Flat paths throughout, buggy and wheelchair friendly

Getting There

Herbert Park is in Ballsbridge. DART to Lansdowne Road station, 5-minute walk. Dublin Bus 4, 7, 7A, 18. The Aviva Stadium is nearby.