On the 17th October the Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Vicki Casserly officially opened the playground at Ballymount Park.
Speaking at the event Mayor Cllr Vicki Casserly said, “Residents in this area have always advised that this would be a suitable location for a playspace and it has turned out to be very successful. Since the playspace has opened, there has been an increase in family groups using the park and everyone is getting more exercise and fresh air”.
Natural play has benefits for children in terms of increasing mental and physical well-being, developing imagination and allowing children to assess risk and develop their coping abilities. The Mayor paid tribute to the local community for their support of the popular playground and of Ballymount Park and the work of the Council staff in managing the project and maintaining the playground.
Photo- Ben Ryan
