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Cherryvale Playground

Free East Belfast playground with room to run, right off the Ravenhill Road.

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Open dailyDaily from 7:30am, closing with dayligh…
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One to three hoursHow long
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Cherryvale Playground — Free East Belfast playground with room to run, right off the Ravenhill Road.

  • What's there: Playground, football, Gaelic and rugby pitches, grassy mounds, picnic tables, coffee van.
  • Best for: Toddlers up to primary-age kids.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Parking: On-street parking around the Ravenhill Road entrance; it can fill up at busy times.
  • Toilets: Facilities at the changing pavilion; check before relying on them.
  • Dogs: Welcome, and the park is popular with dog walkers; keep them under control near the play area.
Plan your visit

A playground, then acres to burn off the rest

The play area is the draw for most families, with equipment that works for toddlers and bigger kids alike. When they have had their fill of the playground, the grassy mounds are made for rolling and racing, and the open pitches give them space most city parks cannot match. It is the combination that makes Cherryvale work — climb and slide, then run flat out. Picnic tables sit nearby so you can park yourself while they go.

Free Open every day Playground for all ages Coffee van Picnic tables Wide open fields
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Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🧥LayersOutdoor play — a coat or spare jumper covers every kind of weather.
  • 💧Water & snacksKeeps the energy up between climbs and runs about.
  • 🧻Wipes & hand gelFor sandy, muddy, ice-cream-covered hands.
  • 🛴Scooter or ballLots of flat path and green space to burn off more energy.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Cost
Free.
Opening
Daily from 7:30am, closing with daylight — roughly 4:30pm in winter to 10pm in summer.
Best for ages
Toddlers up to primary-age kids.
What's there
Playground, football, Gaelic and rugby pitches, grassy mounds, picnic tables, coffee van.
Toilets
Facilities at the changing pavilion; check before relying on them.
Parking
On-street parking around the Ravenhill Road entrance; it can fill up at busy times.
Dogs
Welcome, and the park is popular with dog walkers; keep them under control near the play area.
Accessibility
Flat, wide paths around the fields make it buggy-friendly.
How long to allow
One to three hours.
Address
Cherryvale Playing Fields, Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 8EE.
Questions

Before you go

Is it free to get in?
Free.
Is there parking?
On-street parking around the Ravenhill Road entrance; it can fill up at busy times.
Are there toilets?
Facilities at the changing pavilion; check before relying on them.
What ages is it best for?
Toddlers up to primary-age kids.
Can we bring the dog?
Welcome, and the park is popular with dog walkers; keep them under control near the play area.
Getting there

Cherryvale Playground is at Cherryvale Playing Fields, Ravenhill Road, Belfast, BT6 8EE.. On-street parking around the Ravenhill Road entrance; it can fill up at busy times. Tap below for turn-by-turn directions.

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The story

About the park

Cherryvale Playing Fields is a long-standing council green space off the Ravenhill Road in East Belfast, managed by Belfast City Council. Alongside the playground it carries football, Gaelic and rugby pitches that local clubs and teams book through the year.

The fields were upgraded by the council with improved pitches and facilities, including a changing pavilion. It remains a busy neighbourhood park, used daily by families, joggers and dog walkers.