People Make Parks. Ballymun Parks Activites Programme June - July - August - September

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1 People Make Parks Ballymun Parks Activites Programme 2012 June - July - August - September An initiative of Ballymun Friends of the Park

2 Look out for these logos to access the events organised in the parks: Open Access Family event and/or children and young people of all ages are welcome. Free of Charge No costs are involved to participate in this activity. Open Access Family event and/or children and young people of all ages are welcome. Fee Paying A nominal fee will be required for this event, please see programme timetable for individual costs of each of these activities. LIMITED Limited Access These activities are only available to a limited number of participants or to a specific club or group. Free of Charge No costs are involved to participate in this activity. LIMITED Limited Access These activities are only available to a limited number of participants or to a specific club or group. Fee Paying A nominal fee will be required for this event, please see programme timetable for individual costs of each of these activities.

3 POPPINTREE PARK INTRODUCTION June, July, August and September 2012 is set to be another busy time in Ballymun parks! Local children and young people have already enjoyed a variety of organised activities throughout the year. Now local community groups, organisations and youth groups have arranged an even wider variety of activities and events that will take place in all of the Ballymun Parks over the next four months. Inside this booklet you will find a scheduled timetable of activities and a map featuring locations of all parks, playgrounds, pitches and green spaces in Ballymun where these activities will take place. This information will help you to access and enjoy the variety of public outdoor sports; play and recreational facilities provided and to participate in activities that are locally and freely available on a daily basis for children, young people and the greater Ballymun community. Everyone in Ballymun can take the initiative to use the parks for simple, easy to do play and recreational activities such as walking, picnics, playing and socialising. So don t delay, get out and play!! For further information regarding activities details where dates and times are to be confirmed (TBC), please contact: Rosie King / or rosie.king@dublincity.ie

4 POPPINTREE PARK PARKS INFORMATION 2012 Ballymun currently has a regional park, two district parks, three neighbourhood parks and four local greens, in which you will find sports facilities, playgrounds, pitches, green areas and walk ways. The parks also provide a rich array of biodiversity which can also be enjoyed for play and recreational purposes free of charge. REGIONAL PARK POPPINTREE PARK is a regional park that serves Ballymun, the hinterland of Glasnevin North and parts of Finglas East. This is a large park that has undergone considerable improvement works over the past 3 years. The first phase of the park is redeveloped and was opened to the public on the 14th of July 2010 allowing access to the new play grounds and pond with wonderful new planting in place. Following on from this work, wins National Impact Award for Best Public Park at the LAMA Awards on 11th February The overall park caters for the sporting, play and social needs of the Ballymun community and adjoining areas. Sport 2 senior soccer pitches GAA pitch Camogie pitch

5 BALCURRIS PARK Play & Leisure Contains a pond, grassland, benches, formal flower gardens, perimeter path networks and a playground area with 3 play spaces for separate age groups: Toddlers (aged 3 6 years), Junior (aged 6 12 years), Senior (aged years). DISTRICT PARKS BALCURRIS PARK This beautifully laid out park is at the heart of the Balcurris community. It contains a carefully chosen rowan, cherry and maple trees which border the park. The native deciduous and evergreen shrubs encourage wildlife and are planted to achieve seasonal variety and interest in the environment. Sport Junior GAA sized pitch (for hurling, Gaelic football, rugby and soccer) Multi games area COULTRY PARK Coultry Park covers 8 acres of open space on the east side of Ballymun. A perimeter pathway, with double avenue trees, enables excellent opportunities for walking, jogging or cycling around this beautiful park.

6 COULTRY PARK Play and Leisure Toddlers (aged 3 6 years) Junior (aged 6 12 years) Senior (aged years) Performance space Sport Full size grass soccer pitch Multi games area Changing rooms NEIGHBOURHOOD PARKS & LOCAL PUBLIC SPACES SHANGAN PARK This park is enclosed on all sides by existing and new housing. With areas for children to climb and run. People can also test their skills at basketball. The central hard surface area allows small children to ride their bikes and other areas should present challenges for the older children. Steps on the east side allow adults to sit and watch their children while they play. You can even stop for a while to talk to your neighbours or have a picnic in the summer. WHITEACRE PARK This park is a contemporary and dynamic design, with spaces created to appeal to all sectors of the community, young and old. Children s play areas and performance spaces are included within this fantastic park.

7 WHITEACRE PARK Play and Leisure Toddlers (aged 3 6 years) COULTRY GREEN This is a delightful neighbourhood park with hard and soft landscaping and two areas, which consist of swings and climbing frames, which accommodate children of all ages. Play and Leisure Toddlers (aged 3 6 years) Junior (aged 6 12 years) Senior (aged years) SILLOGUE GREEN Sillogue Green is a park with hard and soft landscaping and a seating area. This charming green is well used and enjoyed by the local community. HOLLYTREE SQUARE This is a small green space surrounded by housing, this little green space is tucked away off Balbutcher Lane, offering a garden like quality for small children to play on or for parents to stop and chat in. Step in and discover it.

8 THE CIVIC PLAZA SANDYHILL GARDENS The green spaces within Sandyhill Gardens have been significantly improved. These works have improved the visual appearance of the area and increased the enjoyment of these spaces making them perfect for informal get-togethers. SANDYHILL GREEN This attractive public green provides a communal space for everyone in the area to enjoy. BELCLARE GREEN This small green space provides an informal play area for children in the community. CIVIC SPACE THE CIVIC PLAZA At the heart of Ballymun is the Civic Plaza, currently grassed with tarmac pedestrian routes. This space is also used for many performances and activities, and acts as a natural extension to the axis centre. This venue also comes alive every October for the exciting and innovative Ballymun Other World festival.

9 A SAFE AND WELCOMING PARK Parks in Ballymun are safe and welcoming places to spend your sports and leisure time. There are many services in place to ensure that your parks are attractive, well maintained and kept in good condition. To contact the park warden for your area please dial the following numbers: Depot Northwest Area Park Wardens Head Office (This number is manned throughout the day and outside of office hours) Main contact number for Parks Coultry Park To report any anti-social activity in your parks, please call: An Garda Síochana 999 / WATER SAFETY A beautiful pond with wildlife is included in the design of Phase 1 of the redevelopment of. To address safety in relation to this aspect of the park BRL have worked closely with Irish Water Safety (IWS) in promoting water safety awareness. The following measures have been put in place as part of the overall design of the park: IWS has carried out a water safety audit, assessment and final water safety report for. Appropriate signage has been put in place in the park and water safety buoys have been installed at various locations around the park. For more information on water safety check out the Irish Water Safety website

10 IKEA REDISCOVERY CENTRE POPPINTREE COMMUNITY CENTRE BELCLARE GREEN POPPINTREE ST JOSEPH S CHURCH ST JOSEPH S NATIONAL SCHOOL BELCLARE POPPINTREE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE HOLLYTREE SQUARE BALC PA POPPINTREE PARK SANDYHILL GARDENS SANDYHILL SANDYHILL GREEN SILLOGUE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE HOLY SPIRIT NATIONAL SCHOOLS HOL CH Playgrounds Coultry Park Slí na Sláinte walk Distance: 1.5km Time: 20 mins Slí na Sláinte walk Distance: 1.3km SILLOGUE GREEN ALBERT CO NATIONAL BOTAN

11 N M50 AIRPORT HOTEL URRIS RK RECO SPIRIT URCH ECOSTORE ST PAPPIN S YOUTH CENTRE SHOPPING CENTRE ST PAPPIN S CHURCH MAIN STREET MAIN STREET LEISURE CENTRE & SWIMMING POOL COULTRY HOTEL PLAZA AXIS CIVIC CENTRE GARDA STATION COULTRY GREEN VIRGIN MARY NATIONAL SCHOOLS COULTRY PARK COULTRY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE GAEL SCOIL BHAILE MUNNA SHANGAN PARK VIRGIN MARY SHANGAN CHURCH NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE SANTRY DEMESNE PARK & PLAYGROUND SILLOGUE TRINITY COMPREHENSIVE SCOIL SCHOOL AN TSEACHTAR LAOCH TRINITY COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS FACILITIES SHANGAN WHITEACRE PARK ITY CENTRE DCU LLEGE PARK IC GARDENS YOUTHREACH LIBRARY

12 PARK EVENTS PROGRAMME LIMITED LIMITED Limited availability Free event Limited availability Paid event Open to the public Free event Open to the public Paid event J UNE Date Every Tuesday Time p.m. Location Coultry Park Age All ages BRYR Parks Team returns to your local parks to host yet another programme of activities for children and young people. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in a wide variety of arts and play activities. Look out for news of themed Pop-up Special Events! Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult Date Every Tuesday Time p.m. Location Shangan Park Age All ages Rain or shine join BRYR in your local park for an afternoon of fun activities. Remember to look out for news of themed Special Events! Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult Date Every Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Time p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age All ages Children and young people are welcome to go along to their local parks and join BRYR in a variety of activities that will include art, street games, dance etc. Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult Date Every Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Time p.m. Age All ages Brighten up your evenings! Children and young people are welcome to go along to their local parks and join in the fun and games with BRYR. Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult Date Every Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Time p.m. Age All ages The fun never stops! Get down to your local park to enjoy an evening of fun and games with BRYR. Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult

13 Date Every Tuesday Time p.m. Age Nifty 50 s+ STRIDE ON ACTIVE LIVING IN THE PARK The walking group Stride On every Tuesday afternoon. The walk begins with some mobilising exercise and then 2 3 laps of the park at a nice steady pace, then cooling down with some gentle stretches. On completion of the walk the walkers have the option to participate in some Thai chi, which brings a nice relaxed end to the exercise session. Date Saturday 23rd Time p.m. Age All ages & family event GIVE SPORT A GO A sporting day for all the family. This event will bring together all sports to showcase old, new and exciting sports. Meet and greet the stars of GAA, soccer, rugby and many more. Give Sport A Go 2012 is a must-visit for individuals and families who are interested in improving their health & fitness. Date Monday 25th Friday 29th Time p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age Boys years Price 10 YOUTHS RUGBY CAMP The Ballymun Youths Rugby Summer Camp is to introduce the game of rugby in a safe and controlled manner. The Camps are managed and run by fully qualified Leinster Rugby coaches. Each camp takes place over one week (Monday through to Friday inclusive). Participants will learn to develop the basic rugby skills of passing, tackling (in a controlled environment), evasion and kicking. Registration for camp is 30 minutes on the first day at Trinity Comprehensive Astroturf. Price for the week per child 10 Contact Colm Finnegan at cfinny1@yahoo.co.uk or J ULY Date Tuesday 3rd Time p.m. Location Coultry Park Age 6 12years PARK NATURE TRAILS Nature Trails are great ways to spend time in and learn about three of Ballymun s parks. It is a fun and interactive way for people, and in particular young people, to learn about the nature & wildlife that surround them. Information and booklets are available to download off the BRL website. See: or alternatively copies can be posted out to you. Contact the GAP office Date Thursday 12th Time p.m. Age 6 12years PARK NATURE TRAILS Nature Trails are great ways to spend time in and learn about three of Ballymun s parks. It is a fun and interactive way for people, and in particular young people, to learn about the nature & wildlife that surround them. Information and booklets are available to download off the BRL website. See: or alternatively copies can be posted out to you. Contact the GAP office

14 Date Wednesday 4th Time 3 5p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age 6 12years PARK NATURE TRAILS Nature Trails are great ways to spend time in and learn about three of Ballymun s parks. It is a fun and interactive way for people, and in particular young people, to learn about the nature & wildlife that surround them. Information and booklets are available to download off the BRL website. See: or alternatively copies can be posted out to you. Contact the GAP office Date Every Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Time 4 6p.m. Age 7 12 years FAI COACHING SCHOOL Soccer coaching & skills for boys and girls. Date Monday 2nd to Friday 6th Time 10a.m. 1.30p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age 7 13 years MINIS RUGBY CAMP The Ballymun Minis Rugby Summer Camp is to introduce the game of rugby in a safe and controlled manner. The Camps are managed and run by fully qualified Leinster Rugby coaches. Each camp takes place over one week (Monday through to Friday inclusive). Registration for camp is 30 minutes on the first day at Trinity Comprehensive Astroturf. Price for the week per child 10. Contact Colm Finnegan at cfinny1@yahoo.co.uk or Date Every Thursday Time p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age Men & Women 17+ ADULTS TAG RUGBY Tag Rugby with Unidare Rugby Club. Tag Rugby is a safe and exciting form of non-contact rugby. Everyone is welcome to join. Even if you do not have a team, come down and join us! Date Every Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st Time 2 3p.m. Age Nifty 50 s+ STRIDE ON ACTIVE LIVING IN THE PARK The walking group Stride On every Tuesday afternoon. The walk begins with some mobilising exercises and then 2 3 laps of the park at a nice steady pace, then cooling down with some gentle stretches. On completion of the walk the walkers have the option to participate in some Thai chi, which brings a nice relaxed end to the exercise session. Date Friday 20th & 27th Time p.m. Age Ladies 16+ for beginners and improvers LADIES FOOTBALL FITNESS Football Fitness is a fun new exciting way to get fit and learn new skills. A qualified instructor will take you through your peaces with a series of Gaelic Football drills followed by a quick game to challenge your rivals and burn some energy. Come along and give it a go.

15 Date Wednesday 27th Time 1 4p.m. Location Coultry Park Age All ages & family event FAMILY FUN DAY A fun day for all the family. Date Thursday 28th Time 1 4p.m. Age All ages & family event FAMILY FUN DAY A fun day for all the family. Date Every Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Time 2 5p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age All ages Date Every Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st Time p.m. Location Coultry Park Age All ages BRYR Parks Team returns to your local parks to host yet another programme of activities for children and young people. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in a wide variety of play activities. Look out for news of themed Pop-up Special Activities! Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult BRYR Parks Team returns to your local parks to host yet another programme of activities for children and young people. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in a wide variety of play activities. Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult Date Every Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st Time p.m. Location Shangan Park Age All ages Brighten up your evenings! Children and young people are welcome to go along to their local parks and join in the fun and games with BRYR. Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult Date Every Thursday Time p.m. Age All ages The fun never stops! Get down to your local park to enjoy an evening of fun and games with BRYR. Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult Date Every Thursday Time p.m. Age All ages Brighten up your evenings! Children and young people are welcome to go along to their local parks and join in the fun and games with BRYR. Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult

16 Date Every Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st Time 11a.m. 12p.m. Location Coultry Park Age 6 9 years BASKETBALL & FUN GAMES Get busy with Sports Across Ireland Basketball camp, with lots of other fun games to be played on the day. Date Every Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st Time 12 1p.m. Location Coultry Park Age 10 years+ BASKETBALL & FUN GAMES Get busy with Sports Across Ireland Basketball camp, with lots of other fun games to be played on the day. Date Every Thursday Time 12 1p.m. Location Coultry Park Age 6 9 years BASKETBALL & FUN GAMES Get busy with Sports Across Ireland Basketball camp, with lots of other fun games to be played on the day. Date Every Thursday Time 4 6p.m. Location Shangan Park Age 10 years+ BASKETBALL & FUN GAMES Get busy with Sports Across Ireland Basketball camp, with lots of other fun games to be played on the day. Date Every Tuesday and Thursday Time 12 1p.m. Location Coultry Park Age Ladies 16+ all levels of fitness welcome JR BOOTCAMP & RUGBY FITNESS Bootcamp in the Park is an effective workout program for women who want to reach their fitness goals. Guided by an enthusiastic certified trainer, boot camp participants benefit from training outdoors with an instructor that is great at motivating you and encouraging you to reach your limits! With a little bit of 'get down & gimme 20' mixed with interactive, motivating circuits, all over body exercises, running and motivational games using a rugby ball. Date Every Monday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Time 11a.m. 1p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age 7 15 years+ Date Every Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Time 11a.m. 1p.m. Age 7 15 years+ ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP St Paul s Youth Group will deliver ultimate frisbee an exciting, non-contact sport; lacrosse an exciting sport that combines soccer, basketball, and hockey other sporting activities that will be delivered will include soccer, general fitness and fun games. ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP St Paul s Youth Group will deliver ultimate frisbee an exciting, non-contact sport; lacrosse an exciting sport that combines soccer, basketball, and hockey other sporting activities that will be delivered will include soccer, general fitness and fun games.

17 Date Every Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st Time 2 3p.m. Age 9 12 years AMERICAN FOOTBALL American Football: All the excitement of real NFL football, minus the pads and helmets. We will teach how to properly throw the ball, as well as rules of the game and then play 'tag' American Football. Date Every Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st Time 3 4p.m. Age 13 years+ AMERICAN FOOTBALL American Football: All the excitement of real NFL football, minus the pads and helmets. We will teach how to properly throw the ball, as well as rules of the game and then play 'tag' American Football. Date Every Thursday, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Time 2 3p.m. Age 9 12 years AMERICAN FOOTBALL American Football: All the excitement of real NFL football, minus the pads and helmets. We will teach how to properly throw the ball, as well as rules of the game and then play 'tag' American Football. Date Every Thursday, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Time 3 4p.m. Age 13 years+ AMERICAN FOOTBALL American Football: All the excitement of real NFL football, minus the pads and helmets. We will teach how to properly throw the ball, as well as rules of the game and then play 'tag' American Football. A UGUST Date Every Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Time 12 3p.m. Age Nifty 50 s+ STRIDE ON ACTIVE LIVING IN THE PARK The walking group Stride On every Tuesday afternoon. The walk begins with some mobilising exercises and then 2 3 laps of the park at a nice steady pace, then cooling down with some gentle stretches. On completion of the walk the walkers have the option to participate in some Thai chi, which brings a nice relaxed end to the exercise session. Date Every Tuesday and Thursday Time 12 1p.m. Location Coultry Park Age Ladies 16+ all levels of fitness welcome JR BOOTCAMP & RUGBY FITNESS Bootcamp in the Park is an effective workout program for women who want to reach their fitness goals. Guided by an enthusiastic certified trainer, boot camp participants benefit from training outdoors with an instructor that is great at motivating you and encouraging you to reach your limits! With a little bit of 'get down & gimme 20' mixed with interactive, motivating circuits, all over body exercises, running and motivational games using a rugby ball.

18 Date Wednesday 15th and 22nd Time p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age 6 15 years BEACH VOLLEY BALL Surf s up for beach volleyball in the Munn! Ballymun Patriots Volleyball Club are hosting beach volleyball sessions in your local park so come along and take part in an evening of fun and energetic activity. Date Every Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st Time p.m. Age Ladies 16+ for beginners and improvers LADIES FOOTBALL FITNESS Football Fitness is a fun new exciting way to get fit and learn new skills. A qualified instructor will take you through your peaces with a series of Gaelic Football drills followed by a quick game to challenge your rivals and burn some energy. Come along and give it a go. Date Every Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Time 2 3p.m. Age Nifty 50 s+ STRIDE ON ACTIVE LIVING IN THE PARK The walking group Stride On every Tuesday afternoon. The walk begins with some mobilising exercises and then 2 3 laps of the park at a nice steady pace, then cooling down with some gentle stretches. On completion of the walk the walkers have the option to participate in some Thai chi, which brings a nice relaxed end to the exercise session. Date Every Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Time 4 6p.m. Age 7 12 years FAI COACHING SCHOOL Soccer coaching & skills for boys and girls. Date Thursday 2nd Time 2 3p.m. Age 9 12 years AMERICAN FOOTBALL American Football: All the excitement of real NFL football, minus the pads and helmets. We will teach how to properly throw the ball, as well as rules of the game and then play 'tag' American football. Date Thursday 2nd Time 3 4p.m. Age 13 years + AMERICAN FOOTBALL American Football: All the excitement of real NFL football, minus the pads and helmets. We will teach how to properly throw the ball, as well as rules of the game and then play 'tag' American football. Date Every Monday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Time 11a.m. 1p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age 7 15 years ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP St Paul s Youth Group will deliver ultimate frisbee an exciting, non-contact sport; lacrosse an exciting sport that combines soccer, basketball, and hockey other sporting activities including soccer, general fitness and fun games.

19 Date Every Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Time 11a.m. 1p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age 7 15 years ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP St Paul s Youth Group will deliver ultimate frisbee an exciting, non-contact sport; lacrosse an exciting sport that combines soccer, basketball, and hockey other sporting activities including soccer, general fitness and fun games. Date Thursday 2nd Time 11a.m. 12p.m. Location Coultry Park Age 6 9 years Date Thursday 2nd Time 12 1p.m. Location Coultry Park Age 10+ years BASKETBALL & FUN GAMES Get busy with Sports Across Ireland Basketball camp, with lots of other fun games to be played on the day. BASKETBALL & FUN GAMES Get busy with Sports Across Ireland Basketball camp, with lots of other fun games to be played on the day. S EPTEMBER Date Wednesday Time 4 6p.m. Location Coultry Park Age 7 12years Date Monday 6th Time 11a.m. 1p.m. Location Balcurris Park Age 7 15 years Date Wednesday 8th Time 11a.m. 1p.m. Age 7 15 years Date Every Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Time 2 3p.m. Age Nifty 50 s+ Date Every Friday 7th,14th, 21st Time p.m. Age 16+ FAI COACHING SCHOOL Soccer coaching & skills for boys and girls. ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP St Paul s Youth Group will deliver ultimate frisbee an exciting, non-contact sport; lacrosse an exciting sport that combines soccer, basketball, and hockey other sporting activities including soccer, general fitness and fun games. ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP St Paul s Youth Group will deliver ultimate frisbee, an exciting non-contact sport; lacrosse an exciting sport that combines soccer, basketball, and hockey. STRIDE ON ACTIVE LIVING IN THE PARK The walking group Stride On every Tuesday afternoon. The walk begins with some mobilising exercises and then 2 3 laps of the park at a nice steady pace, then cooling down with some gentle stretches. LADIES FOOTBALL FITNESS Football Fitness is a fun new exciting way to get fit and learn new skills. A qualified instructor will take you through your peaces with a series of Gaelic Football drills followed by a quick game to challenge your rivals and burn some energy.

20 PARK EVENTS AT A GLANCE JUNE Date Time Location Event 2 3pm STRIDE ON ACTIVE LIVING IN THE PARK pm Coultry Park pm Shangan Park 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th 2 5pm Balcurris Park 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th pm 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th pm 23rd 1 3pm GIVE SPORT A GO 25th 29th 12 4pm Balcurris Park YOUTHS RUGBY CAMP JULY Date Time Location Event 2nd 6th 10am 1.30pm Balcurris Park MINIS RUGBY CAMP 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 11am 1pm Balcurris Park ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st 11am 12pm Coultry Park BASKETBALL IN THE PARK 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st 12 1pm Coultry Park BASKETBALL IN THE PARK 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st 12 1pm Coultry Park JR BOOTCAMP & RUGBY FITNESS 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st 2 3pm AMERICAN FOOTBALL 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st 2 3pm STRIDE ON ACTIVE LIVING IN THE PARK 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st 3 4pm AMERICAN FOOTBALL 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st pm Coultry Park 3rd pm Coultry Park PARK NATURE TRAILS 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st pm Shangan Park 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 11am 1pm ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 2 5pm Balcurris Park 4th 3 5pm Balcurris Park PARK NATURE TRAILS 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 4 6pm FAI COACHING SCHOOL 11am 12pm Coultry Park BASKETBALL IN THE PARK 12 1pm Coultry Park BASKETBALL IN THE PARK 12 1pm Coultry Park JR BOOTCAMP & RUGBY FITNESS

21 2 3pm AMERICAN FOOTBALL 3 4pm AMERICAN FOOTBALL pm pm pm Balcurris Park ADULTS TAG RUGBY 12th pm PARK NATURE TRAILS 20th, 27th pm LADIES FOOTBALL FITNESS 27th 1 4pm Coultry Park FAMILY FUN DAY 28th 1 4pm FAMILY FUN DAY AUGUST Date Time Location Event 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 4 6pm FAI COACHING SCHOOL 2nd 11am 12pm Coultry Park BASKETBALL & FUN GAMES 2nd 12 1pm Coultry Park BASKETBALL & FUN GAMES 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 12 1pm Coultry Park JR BOOTCAMP & RUGBY FITNESS 2nd 2 3pm AMERICAN FOOTBALL 2nd 3 4pm AMERICAN FOOTBALL 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st pm LADIES FOOTBALL FITNESS 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 11am 1pm ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th 11am 1pm Balcurris Park ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 12 1pm Coultry Park JR BOOTCAMP & RUGBY FITNESS 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 2 3pm STRIDE ON ACTIVE LIVING IN THE PARK 15th and 22nd pm Balcurris Park BEACH VOLLEYBALL SEPTEMBER Date Time Location Event 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th pm STRIDE ON ACTIVE LIVING IN THE PARK pm Coultry Park FAI COACHING SCHOOL 6th, 8th 11am 1.00pm Balcurris Park ST PAULS MULTI SPORTS CAMP 7th, 14th, 21st pm LADIES FOOTBALL FITNESS

22 GIVE SPORT A GO IN POPPINTREE PARK

23 POPPINTREE PARK NATURE TREE TRAIL COULTRY PARK SUMMER NATURE TRAIL Balcurris Park Winter Nature Trail is also available on the BRL website For further information on all Ballymun Parks Nature Trails, please visit

24 FUTURE EVENTS 2012/2013 Further activities will take place from September onwards. Future Activities to Watch Out For: Positive Aging Week which will include a park event Slí na Sláinte walk in the park Mun-Fun-Run 2013 Ballymun Triathlon 2013 Soccer Games JR Bootcamp Global Action Plan community environmental days in each neighbourhood area Rugby Matches Playdays Adventure Activities Sports Days Ballymun Active Week Ladies Football Fitness Rugby Fitness NEED MORE INFORMATION? To find out more about any of these events, or if you would like to hold an event in your local park please contact: Rosie King Youth, Sport and Recreation Officer Tel Mobile rosie.king@dublincity.ie