Herbert Park Summer Family Days
Date & Time
Saturday 4 July 2026
11:00am - 4:00pm
Location
Herbert Park
Ballsbridge
Price
Free
Dublin City Council
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, storytelling, 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.
Good to Know
- Free, no booking required
- Activities run through July and August
- Excellent playground for ages 2-12
- Duck pond - bring bread for the ducks
- Tennis courts available (booking required)
- Flat paths throughout, buggy and wheelchair friendly
- Ice cream van usually present on sunny days
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.
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