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Park highlights

Whether you live in Belfast or are just visiting the city, there's lots to see and do in our parks and open spaces.

You can:

• visit historical properties like Belfast Castle and Malone House
• meet more than 1,200 different animals at Belfast Zoo
• view popular parks like Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast City Hall grounds or Botanic Gardens
• take a stroll using our walking routes
• plan a trip to Cave Hill Adventurous Playground
• take part in one of our many guided tours
• view artwork and sculptures as part of our Art in the Park programme
• see award-winning roses in the City of Belfast International Rose Garden

Entry to all our parks is free (with the exception of Belfast Zoo and Cave Hill Adventurous Playground).

We also host regular park events, such as our annual Spring Fair, Rose Week, Garden Gourmet and Music in the Parks.