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Gilnahirk Park has woodlands, walking paths, picnic areas and a playground. The park is in east Belfast.
Getting to Gilnahirk Park
Gilnahirk Park is in Castlereagh. You can enter through King's Road onto Gilnahirk Road and then Gilnahirk Park. There are three entrances to Gilnahirk Park.
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
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 | |
| 27 April to 10 May | 9pm |
| 11 May to 24 May | 9.30pm (9pm for Botanic Gardens) |
| 25 May to 19 July | 10pm (9pm for Botanic Gardens) |
| 20 July to 2 August | 9.30pm (9pm for Botanic Gardens) |
| 3 August to 23 August | 9pm |
| 24 August to 30 August | 8.30pm |
| 31 August to 13 September | 8pm |
| 14 September to 27 September | 7.30pm |
| 28 September to 18 October | 6.30pm |
| 19 October to 25 October | 6pm |
| 26 October to 8 November | 5.30pm |
| 9 November to 22 November | 5pm |
| 23 November to 31 December | 4.30pm |
| 2026 | |
| 1 to 10 January | 4.30pm |