The Council is very proud of its parks and open spaces. Our facilities provide a relaxing environment for both residents and visitors whether you are looking for a place to walk, cycle, run or just take in the scenery. There are also many playgrounds across Lisburn & Castlereagh City where children can enjoy hours of endless fun.
For the more sports minded, there are a wide range of playing fields and bowling greens which are available for hire.
For further information on the full range of parks and open spaces, please click on the menu on the left handside of the page.
Unauthorised use of Parks and Open Spaces
No organised activities are permitted on Council facilities without the appropriate authority from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. If you would like to organise an event in any of the Council's parks or open spaces, please click here to download an Outdoor Events Booking Request Form. Completed forms should be returned to: event.request@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has developed a Child and Adults at Risk Safeguarding Policy, which applies to all employees, elected members, volunteers, contractors, grant-aided organisations and those using our facilities irrespective of their function, remit or role. It can be accessed by clicking here.
The Council works with a number of partner organisations and details of where you can go & what you can do so can be found on each website link below:
laganvalley.co.uk
belfasthills.org
discoverloughneagh.com
Minor Works Improvement Scheme
Duncan's Park
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council have commissioned a multi phased Minor Works Improvement Scheme throughout the park. These works include:
- Upgrading of the existing path network, lakeside walkway footbridge and steps
- provision of tactile paving at water's edge
- Wetland flower planting and the thinning of undergrowth
- Removal and replacement of existing fencing and gates
- Construction of new fencing and gates
- Construction of new steps
- Clearing of vegetation
- Provision of new street furniture
- New signage
- New hedge and tree planting and grass seeding
The Park will remain open for all visitors to explore the area and connect with the natural environment. Restricted access to areas of the park where work will be undertaken will be kept to a minimum.
Estimated date for the commencement of works: October 2018
Estimated date for completion of works: March 2019
For more information please click here.
To view drawings of planned works please click here.
