New play area opens in Newbridge

Newbridge has a new playground, which opened in the Liffey Linear Park last week.

The play area is designed to provide a fun and stimulating environment for children of all ages and abilities while promoting interaction with nature.

The Natural Play Area boasts a variety of exciting features designed to encourage imaginative and active play in a natural setting, including boulders for climbing and seating, a sand play area with a fixed table for digging and building.

There is also a mound with a tunnel for climbing and exploring, climbing logs, stepping posts, and a contoured, grassed mound for running and playing The playground was designed in consultation with the local community to ensure it meets the needs of the residents of Newbridge, and is situated in the green area adjacent to the current Fairy Trail, the Liffey Linear Park has now become an even more attractive destination for families.

“Our goal is to give children an opportunity to appreciate and understand the natural world through exploration and creative play,” said Kildare CEO Sonya Kavanagh.

“We want families and children to engage with nature while they discover this new Natural Play Area along with the existing Fairy Trail.” 

Mayor of Kildare/Newbridge Municipal District, cllr Peggy O Dwyer said: “This newly created play space is just the beginning for the Newbridge area. I hope that this new feature will benefit all the children, both local and those who are visiting. This equipment really helps to generate creative thinking and get children, of all abilities, out playing. It's here for families to discover as they go on a stroll and enjoy the surrounding areas”. 

Kildare County Council believes that play is essential for the healthy development of children, and this new play area will provide a much-needed space for children.