Parks in Co. Mayo
3 places
1.Belleek Woods
one of Europe's largest urban woods, free to visit
A 1,000-acre riverside woodland on the edge of Ballina, Belleek Woods is one of Europe's largest urban forests — home to a fairy trail, a duck pond, a red-squirrel sanctuary and a derelict concrete ship, all free to explore.
- Highlights
- Fairy Trail with hand-built miniature fairy houses
- 3.8 km waymarked loop through an old estate
- Duck pond and red-squirrel sanctuary
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Wheelchair access
2.Tom Ruane Park
a free inclusive playground by the River Moy
A free, award-winning and unusually inclusive playground and park on the Sligo Road overlooking the River Moy, an easy walk from Ballina town centre.
- Highlights
- One of Ireland's most inclusive outdoor playgrounds
- Irish Times pick: 50 Best Playgrounds in Ireland
- Free year-round family amenity by the River Moy
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Wheelchair access
3.McMahon Park (Clare Lake)
a free lakeside loop, fishing jetties and playground
A free, flat, nine-acre lakeside park on the south edge of Claremorris, built by volunteers on land gifted by the Mahon family. One easy loop walk circles the man-made Clare Lake past ducks, swans, fishing jetties and a children's playground.
- Highlights
- Free entry, open daily
- Flat 1.3 km gravel loop around the lake
- Ducks, swans, geese and 35 recorded bird species
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Wheelchair access