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Emma Nevin

Opening of new playground at Darndale Park welcomed by locals

A new playground at Darndale Park officially opened today and received a warm welcome from the local community.

The playground's features are designed to "promote imaginative and constructive play" as well as "encourage group play and socialisation". There are also inclusive and accessible play pieces on site.

The playground was created with strong consultation with the local community. Dublin City Council’s Parks Service and Play Development Officer held consultations with local children and a local creche before going to tender.

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They found that safety, accessibility and a range of equipment for different age groups were the main requirements of locals. Once a contractor had been appointed, design options were brought to the Darndale Together Community Representative Forum for discussion and their feedback was incorporated into the final plans.

Dr Jack Nolan, chair of the Darndale Implementation Oversight group (IOG), of which the Community Representative Forum is part, praised local residents for their support as well as thanking the Council’s Parks Service and Play Development Officer for their work managing the project through to construction.

“This is a significant development for children in Darndale,” he said. "I am certain the new playground will be popular, and I wish local children many happy hours of play there in the years to come.”

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