Vartry Wood Private Playground

If you’re lucky enough to have access to this one, make the most of it. Tucked in among the trees of Co. Wicklow, it’s got the basics done right — slides, swings, a solid climbing structure — but the real draw is the setting. The forest trails nearby mean you can let the kids loose on the equipment and then extend the whole thing into a proper woodland wander. The open grass field gives them room to actually run, which parents around here know is half the battle. Great for ages 4-12, and honestly one of those spots that feels a bit removed from the world in the best way.