Carrigaline Playground to Close for Four Weeks for Major Upgrade
Carrigaline Playground will close for approximately four weeks from 15 June for major upgrade works, with a modern new play space due to open shortly after.
Families in Carrigaline are set to enjoy a brand-new play space this summer, as renovation works on Carrigaline Playground in Carrigaline Community Park get under way on 15 June 2026. The upgrade is being delivered by Cork County Council in partnership with the Carrigaline Playground Committee and SECAD, and will require the playground to close for approximately four weeks while works are carried out.
The project has been long in the making, with the committee and local representatives working for a number of years to bring it to fruition. The finished space is set to be safer, more modern, and more inclusive for all users.
The Carrigaline Playground Committee welcomed the commencement of works:
"As members of the Playground Committee we couldn't be happier we are now at the stage for work to begin. This has been a long work in progress and during this time the current playground has deteriorated significantly. The much-needed upgrades will have a huge beneficial impact to all users of the playground creating a safer, modern and more inclusive space."
Cllr Ben Dalton O'Sullivan, Chair of the Carrigaline Municipal District, paid tribute to the years of voluntary effort that brought the project to this point:
"A significant amount of work has been carried out by the Carrigaline Playground Committee over the past number of years. It has been a long journey to reach this point and, on behalf of myself and all the elected members of Carrigaline, we want to recognise and sincerely thank the committee for their voluntary efforts and dedication."
Acknowledging the timing of the closure may not be ideal, Cllr Dalton said it was unfortunately unavoidable:
"The elected members are aware that the timing of the playground closure is not ideal; however, this is unfortunately unavoidable due to contractor timelines. Despite this short-term disruption, the young people of Carrigaline can look forward to enjoying a fantastic new playground in just a few weeks' time."
Every effort will be made to complete the works as efficiently as possible during the closure period.