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Ligoniel Park has mature trees, impressive views over north Belfast, scenic walks and interesting wildflowers which grow on the area's limestone. The park has an outdoor gym and children's playground. The park was formed from grounds at Ligoniel House, which was owned by the manager of Ligoniel mill.
Getting to Ligoniel Park
The park is in north Belfast. Enter the park at Ligoniel Road.
If you are travelling by bus from Belfast city centre, take Metro no.57 or 57A, or plan your journey with Translink (link opens in new window).
Park events
To find out what events and activities are on in our parks, go to Park events.
Disposable barbecues
You cannot use a disposable barbecue in our parks.
Park opening times
Park opening hours
Our parks open at 7.30am every day. Closing times change as daylight lengthens or shortens. Ballysillan Park and Glenbank Park close 30 minutes before our other parks.
| Date | Closing time |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| 23 November to 31 December | 4.30pm |
| 2026 | |
| 1 to 10 January | 4.30pm |
| 11 January to 31 January | 5pm |
| 1 February to 7 February | 5.30pm |
| 8 February to 14 February | 6pm |
| 15 February to 21 March | 6.30pm |
| 22 March to 4 April | 7.30pm |
| 5 April to 11 April | 8pm |
| 12 April to 25 April | 8.30pm |
| 26 April to 9 May | 9pm |
| 10 May to 23 May | 9.30pm |
| 24 May to 18 July | 10pm |
| 19 July to 1 August | 9.30pm |
| 2 August to 22 August | 9pm |
| 23 August to 29 August | 8.30pm |
| 30 August to 12 September | 8pm |
| 13 September to 26 September | 7.30pm |
| 27 September to 17 October | 6.30pm |
| 18 October to 24 October | 6pm |
| 25 October to 7 November | 5.30pm |
| 8 November to 21 November | 5pm |
| 22 November to 31 December | 4.30pm |
| 2027 | |
| 1 to 11 January | 4.30pm |