Greystones Playground

Right on the seafront in Greystones, this one’s a solid pick for younger kids — the climbing structure keeps them busy while parents can actually breathe for a minute. The musical section is a genuine hit, the kind of thing that gets toddlers completely absorbed for longer than you’d expect. There’s a wheelchair swing too, which not enough playgrounds around here bother with. After a run around on the open grass, the beach is basically right there, so it works well as a full morning out if the weather plays ball. Best suited to under-8s, but it ticks a lot of boxes for that age group.