Play Streets Initiative Citywide
Times & Dates
Sunday 21st September 1pm to 4pm
Dublin Celebrates 25 Years of Car Free Day with 25+ Play Streets Across the City
To mark the 25th anniversary of Car Free Day, Dublin City Council is proud to launch 26 Play Streets across the city—transforming neighbourhoods into vibrant, traffic-free zones where children and families can play, connect, and celebrate community life.
The initiative was officially launched by Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, on Harold’s Road in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7.
What to Expect
On Sunday 21st September, from 1pm to 4pm, 26 streets across Dublin will be temporarily closed to traffic, giving residents the chance to enjoy:
- Safe outdoor play for children
- Neighbourhood-led activities
- A chance to meet and connect with neighbours
- A celebration of sustainable, people-first urban spaces
Where It’s Happening
Here are the streets participating in Play Streets 2025:
Dublin 7
- Annaly Road
- Cabra Drive (Northern & Southern Sections)
- Great Western Villas
- Fontenoy Street
- St Ignatius Road
- Ellesmere Avenue
- Shandon Drive
- Harold Road
- Norfolk Road
Dublin 9
- St Brigid's Road Lower
- St David's Terrace
Dublin 17
- Woodlawn Walk
Dublin 3
- Haverty Road
- Melrose Avenue
Dublin 6
- Wasdale Park
- Church Gardens
Dublin 8
- Sandford Avenue
- Donore Road
- Swifts Alley
- Garden Lane
- Margaret Kennedy Road
- Gray Street
- Bulfin Gardens
- Mountshannon Road, Mayfield Road & Maddison Roads
- Warren Street
- Ovoca Road
Why Play Streets Matter
Play Streets revive the tradition of street play—once a common part of growing up in Ireland. These events promote:
- Children’s independence and wellbeing
- Physical activity and creativity
- Safer, more inclusive public spaces
- Reduced reliance on cars in urban areas