The Mo Mowlam Play Park at Stormont Estate in Belfast is an all inclusive play park. It has been specially designed so children of all abilities can play together. The park has over 40 separate pieces of equipment. Entry is free.
Busy play park
Judge the risk to you and your family before entering the park. If the park is busy, think about coming back at a later time. Also, let your child know that this may be a possibility to avoid disappointment. If at any time the number of visitors is deemed unsafe, the play park may need to be closed. Remember, other areas of the estate are open and are great places to play, explore, walk or have a relaxing picnic.
Hand washing
Hand sanitisers have been installed in the play park but visitors should take personal responsibility for their own hygiene care and follow the signage which advises on best practice for using the facilities. Wash your hands and your children’s hands before and after visiting the play park. Take hand sanitiser with you and make sure your child uses it often whilst in the play park.
Waste
Make sure to put any disposable tissues and PPE equipment in the bins on site. Consider taking your rubbish home with you for recycling.
Social distancing
If you use the playground you and your children should try to keep a safe distance from others not in your household.
Be sensible
If you or anyone in your household are showing any Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, stay home and do not visit the play park.
Play areas
Castle themed area
This is where many children can play at any one time, it can be a place for physical and imaginary play. Around the castle is a high level trail to improve co-ordination, strength, stamina and agility in all levels of ability.
Inclusive play area
This area has both a roundabout and a swing that can accommodate a wheelchair, low level lookout tower and trampoline.
Multi-sensory play area
Younger children and those with sensory needs will especially enjoy this area.
Twin cableway and five point swing zone
The two cableways are each 30 metres long, allowing children to race each other. The swing zone offers dynamic play for older children and has three flat swings, one trapeze seat and a spinner.
Adventure play area
This play area has a nine metres long double width wavy embankment slide. It also has two large saddle nets to climb and scramble across, a 10.6 metres high Duo Pyramid Tower with two coloured tube slides, climbing frame structures and rope end swing.
Toddler play area
This area has slides, climbing walls, fireman's poles, a variety of different swings and more.
Natural play zone
It's within a bark mulch area that has long timber balance beams, vertical stepping logs, boulders for scrambling and informal seating.
Other facilities
There is a coffee and refreshment dock which is open during busy periods including the weekends and school holidays.
The park also has a toilet block including a parent and baby room.
Opening times and getting there
The play park opening times change throughout the year but in general follow daylight hours, closing 30 minutes before the Estate.
Opening times are:
