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Play is a fundamental part of every child’s nature and children will play wherever they are.
Playgrounds provide a free place for children, their families and minders to explore play and enjoy the outdoors. There are over fifty playgrounds available in County Galway for residents and visitors catering for different age ranges from pre-school through to teenagers. Many offer inclusive play equipment for children with a range of special needs and there are stakeboarding facilities for older children in Tuam and Loughrea.
Play in the Park, National Playday, Aughrim 2013
For a full list of playgrounds and locations visit the web-site http://galwaycoco.maps.arcgis.com or download Lets Play Tar Liom ag Spraoi Co Galway Playground Guide 2015
Playgrounds are supported by Galway County Council, Local Community Groups, local fundraising and Integrated Local Development Companies. Some Playgrounds are operated and maintained by Galway County Council and the majority by local community groups. Galway County Council acknowledges and thanks the many parents and volunteers that work tirelessly to develop and maintain their local playground. We ask that you support their efforts by respecting the rules of each playground and help keep them safe and litter free.
Play in the Park, National Playday, Aughrim 2013
Galway County Council supports a ‘Smoke Free Policy’ in Council operated Playgrounds and it hopes that many community operated playgrounds will also adopt this policy.
Play in the Park, National Playday, Aughrim 2013
Galway County Council is a member of the Local Authority National Play and Recreation Network in partnership with the Department of Youth and Children.
For further information please contact Playgroud Officer, Recreation and Amenity, Corporate Services, Galway County Council at 091-509310
For Local Groups interested in developing Playgrounds, please review our Sample Playground Agreement
For information on Playground Standards see www.rospa.com
For information on Playgrounds in Galway City visit www.galwaycity.ie
For information National Policies and Projects on Children and play visit the Department of Children and Youth Affairs www.dcya.gov.ie
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