I (Orla) am based in Co Limerick. I decided to write a short blog on my favourite family places in Co Limerick. There are four playgrounds/parks in Limerick that I feel are really excellent. They truly are worth a visit and feel lucky to have them on my doorstep in Co Limerick.
The first playground I would like to mention is the Adare Playground in The Manor Fields, Adare. This is a super playground. It has sand, a digger in the sand, a zip line, climbing frames, balance beams, cubby house, hammock, swings, slides, tunnels and picnic benches. It is both enjoyable for adults and children and is very clean. I have spent many days there!
The second playground/park I would highly recommend is The Croom Playground. There is a lovely playground there with a seesaw, slides, climbing frames and swings. On looking the playground is an amazing restaurant/café called The Riverside. Great to grab a takeaway coffee in before heading down to the playground. They do a fabulous Sunday lunch also. The playground is situated on a park that runs alongside the River Maigue. There are tarmac paths perfect for bikes and buggies. At the end of the park is a insect hotel, the kids love it. It is surrounded by a wildflower meadow. You could spend the day in Croom, give it a go, it will not disappoint.
The third playground I want to tell you about is Currachase Playground and Park. I love this park. There is so much to do! You set off on the loop around the beautiful lake, first you meet the ducks and amazing swans. You can climb into the forest up the steps and discover hidden gems. Climb the fallen trees then head to the playground where there are climbing frames and swings. There are other longer bike and walking/running trails set out, you just have to follow the map. Bring a picnic you will want to spend the whole day here. You can always try out the new café in Currachase called De Veres. The barrier is now up in Curraghchase at weekends since the café opened. It is a an amazing free facility! Give it a go. It just keeps getting better every time I go back!
Just last week I finally got around to visiting Castleconnell Fairy Woods. I heard it was an amazing place to visit with the kids. It is located on the river walk just left of he playground in Caastleconnell.. We arrived at the car park at 11am and didn't leave until 3pm. It was just fantastic there. The weather was good, so we set off to the forest walk first to try and find some fairies. We stumbled across them very easily and the girls couldn't get enough of it. They were so captivated by the fairies and their houses, their washing line, their beach house and finally the fairies blue castle where everyone drops their doodies in; to give them up for good. The fairy takes the doodies! Brilliant Idea!! Personally it took us getting a large trampoline to get rid of the doodie at bedtime!! If only i'd known! You can walk along the forest and the long bridge, then after head back to the playground and have a small picnic. It was a super day out with the family, we all really enjoyed it! we will certainly be back in the future.
Is there any places you just love to visit with your family? We would love to hear.
Thanks for reading
Orla & Kerri xx
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