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Play Park Lisburn

Wallace Park Playground

A big Victorian park with a playground the kids will not want to leave.

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SeasonalOpen all year; daylight hours.
FreeNo charge
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An hourHow long
Toddler to 10Best for
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Wallace Park Playground — A big Victorian park with a playground the kids will not want to leave.

  • What's there: Slides, swings, climbing frames, zip line, sand pit; duck pond, bandstand, tennis, outdoor gym.
  • Best for: Roughly toddler to 10, with a zip line for the bigger ones.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Parking: Free parking.
  • Toilets: Accessible toilets in the play park.
  • Dogs: Dogs welcome; popular with dog walkers.
Plan your visit

Slides, swings, a zip line and sand

The play park was refreshed as part of the park's restoration and it shows. Slides, swings and climbing frames cover the spread of ages, and the sand area keeps the smallest ones busy for ages. The zip line is the draw for older kids. Toddlers have plenty here too, so a mix of ages can play side by side. Accessible toilets sit right in the play park, which any parent of a small child will appreciate.

Free Free parking Zip line Sand pit Toilets at the play park Coffee truck
Good to know before you go:

Parks like this often host seasonal events through the year, from summer fun days to Halloween and Christmas happenings. Check what's on before you head out.

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
Open all year; daylight hours.
Best for ages
Roughly toddler to 10, with a zip line for the bigger ones.
What's there
Slides, swings, climbing frames, zip line, sand pit; duck pond, bandstand, tennis, outdoor gym.
Toilets
Accessible toilets in the play park.
Parking
Free parking.
Dogs
Dogs welcome; popular with dog walkers.
Accessibility
Accessible paths throughout and accessible toilets at the play park.
How long to allow
An hour at the playground, or half a day with the wider park.
Address
Wallace Park, 6 Parkmount, Lisburn BT27 4AN.
Questions

Before you go

Is it free to get in?
Free.
Is there parking?
Free parking.
Are there toilets?
Accessible toilets in the play park.
What ages is it best for?
Roughly toddler to 10, with a zip line for the bigger ones.
Can we bring the dog?
Dogs welcome; popular with dog walkers.
Getting there

Wallace Park Playground is at Wallace Park, 6 Parkmount, Lisburn BT27 4AN.. Free parking. Tap below for turn-by-turn directions.

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The story

About the park

Wallace Park was given to Lisburn in 1884 by Sir Richard Wallace, the town's landlord and a noted art collector and philanthropist. He first visited Lisburn in 1873 and in 1880 founded both a school, now Wallace High School, and what was then called The People's Park. After Wallace died in 1890, the town commissioners renamed the park in his honour.

The 26 acres keep much of their Victorian character. A 2012 restoration brought back the bandstand and the duck pond, with new paths, lighting, seating and the children's play area you see today, alongside the long-standing cricket and tennis grounds.