Explore mature trees, vibrant horticultural displays, and modern play equipment in this award-winning Belfast park with free outdoor gym facilities.

Falls Park is a historic and beautifully maintained urban green space spanning 101 acres on Falls Road in Belfast. Established in 1873, the park has earned the prestigious Green Flag Award every year from 2011 to 2022, recognising it as one of the UK's best open spaces. Visitors can enjoy stunning mature trees, colourful flower displays, and well-maintained grassland throughout the grounds. The park offers excellent facilities for families of all ages. A refurbished play park features modern play equipment suitable for children, while a free outdoor gym is accessible to visitors of all ages and abilities. A dedicated youth area provides versatile spaces including an outdoor classroom for educational activities and community events. Public access defibrillators are installed throughout the park for visitor safety. Falls Park hosts regular activities including Saturday morning parkruns (5km) at 9.30am, seasonal park events, and cultural activities. The park's rich history includes the former outdoor swimming pool 'the Cooler' (1924-1979), and the Ballymurphy Stream still flows through the grounds. Easily accessible via Glider route G1 public transport, Falls Park is completely free to visit and opens daily from 7.30am with varying closing times throughout the year.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Siobhan O'Connell

a month ago

Good venue for concerts. Tickets are excellent value for money.

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Z Lou

6 months ago

This is a really beautiful place but unfortunately it is being used as a race course for e scooters at present. I observed several elderly people very nearly getting run over by these e scooters driven by adults,teens and kids sometimes together. So dangerous for the public especially elderly or disabled. Just a matter of time before there is an accident there

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Frances Killen

10 months ago

We take our dog most days for a walk in the Falls Park. We walk her along the river. Its the best feeling ever. Especially as this is Autumn and the trees have changed colour and the pathways are covered in leaves. Its so beautiful.

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Sean Reel

a year ago

Brought my granddaughter to the park today, Sunday, and it was quite busy. I haven't been to the Falls park in about 30 years and was pleasantly surprised at how it is well maintained and great facilities for disabled and able bodied alike. Will be back in the near future im sure.

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martin downey

5 years ago

Would be an amazing park if they got the river cleaned off rubbish other than that it is a very good park with great new play park for children and good pathways for walking around.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026