Blackrock Park

I like this park. I often go for a stroll through here around lunch time in the summer. They have a jogging and bike track as well as a playground and some adult exercise machines. It’s a lovely place, just be aware as like others have said, it is not the safest place after dark. The large amount of graffiti on all the structures there also lets you know this.

Perfect park for walking/​cycling any time of the year, specially during summer time!
Sometimes I think it is not well-​kept by the city council — some parts of it really deserve some attention… but the place looks lovely anyway.
If you start from the Booterstown station you can have a view of Howth. There is a Martelo tower on the way to Blackrock. There’s a lovely small lake with a little house in the middle. A flock of swans are always around. On summer days bring a book and enjoy yourself a little.
A walk for Sandymount to Blackrock is about one hour and the view is just lovely all the way.

A quality park away from the busy rock road, a great sea view and a perfect place to spend a half an hour having lunch or whatever.
I live in Booterstown and often walk through here to and from Blackrock. The darts passing is cool and you can easily hop across to the sea whenever you want.
The lake is a nice, calm and relaxing piece of water and when it’s freezing in the winter it turns into quite a nice skating rink.
There are two playgrounds which is good. The only complaints is that when it rains heavily parts of the park flood significantly.
Overall a nice place.

Blackrock Park is lovely on a nice day and I like sitting on the grass and enjoying the sun while looking at the sea. I tend to walk through the Park when I’m heading down to Blackrock from Booterstown and it just makes such a nice change from the city, you can nearly forget you’re in one. The playground is in pretty good shape as well and you can always see a few young ones in there. But at the same time, it can be quite creepy jogging or walking along the park on your own after dark, so I definitely would recommend taking the bus during the winter. Still, during the summer months there are worse places to catch a bit of sun.

The alleyway from the Blackrock DART station is not inviting. Better start from the Booterstown DART station and walk towards Blackrock. It’s about 20 minutes. There is a new playground at the Booterstown end. The cycle and pedestrian path runs between the DART line and the Rock Road. It’s not always picturesque, but there are two main chances to escape onto the strand when the tide is out, using the overbridge at Booterstown DART station or halfway to Blackrock DART station. If you plan walking all the way along the strand, be prepared to leap some «streams» and time your journey to avoid the tide. At the Blackrock end there are charming swans, sometimes ugly ducklings and another less colourful playground. There are several benches on which packed lunch can be enjoyed. It’s a convenient cycle route to bypass the busy rock road and a pleasant detour for the pedestrian loitering in the area.

OK this is a tough one but i am only talking from experience here… for all the nice sunny days when people are out having a bite for lunch and sitting in the sun. and for all the times that someone has had a walk and a chat with a friend here … there are also bad experiences. I went to a school nearby and we were always aware of the latest student to get jumped in the park while taking a short cut to the DART station. What I’m saying is definitely don’t go for a walk or run here after dark, don’t go if you are small and vulnerable and keep an eye out for any trouble makers.
The park is real nice and its completely safe when there are lots of people in it and during the middle of the day… but there is an on going problem of muggings here so avoid it if you can. Just don’t take the chance

If you’re ever lucky enough to be in Dublin on a nice day, then this is a nice way to spend it. The sea breeze cuts the heat slightly, and you can while away the time by the lake relaxing. Just don’t get up to too much hanky-panky…people always forget that people on the DART can see everything!!!
They’ve got a nice new playground too, which is nice for the young (at heart) and lots and lots of space to play frisbee or whatever too.
Oh, and they have ‘Teddybear’s Picnics’ too… how freakin’ cool?!

Blackrock Park is a space of sloping greenery and water overlooked by the DART-​line. It’s home to a flock of swans (nastier than they look!) and an island in the middle of its small lake. The fountain which sprouts from the lake is known as the ‘Peace Fountain’ and was constructed in 1986 to mark the International Year for Peace. Has to be said though — the park itself is a little on the dilapidated side.
The Blackrock area boasts a number of large offices blocks so you’ll often see suited ladies and gents taking a break at lunchtime and enjoying the tranquillity of the park. You can peer at them as you whizz by next time on the DART.
History buffs may be interested to know that Rock Road, which runs alongside the park, is said to be one of the oldest roads in the country. Apparently it was part of the ancient Slighe Chualann which was constructed by a King’s order several centuries before St. Patrick!