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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
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |