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Friends' groups

We have set up a number of friends' groups to help maintain and promote interest in our parks and open spaces.

Everyone is welcome to attend our friends’ group meetings.

More information

Further details are available from:

Friends of Botanic Gardens

The Friends of Botanic Gardens group meets on the first Thursday of each month and always welcomes new members.

Call 028 9031 4762 for further details.

Friends of the Waterworks

For more information about Friends of the Waterworks, including annual subscription rates, events and activities, call the group secretary on 078 9160 1623.

You can also write to:

The Secretary
Friends of the Waterworks Committee
141 Cavehill Road
Belfast
BT15 5BL

• Download the timetable of events and meetings for Friends of the Waterworks (Word - 39KB)

Friends of City Cemetery

For details, call John Macfarlane on 028 9091 8736.

Friends of Dunville Park

For details, call Paul Magee on 028 9038 1581.

Friends of Falls Park

For details, call Paul Magee on 028 9038 1581.

Friends of Woodvale Park

For details, call Stephen Quinn on 07802 301860.

Friends of Belfast Zoo

For details, call 028 9077 6277.