4 Dublin Local Authorities extend the deadline for the Dublin Park & Trails Challenge

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13th August 2024

The 4 Dublin Local Authorities who came together under the Active City Dublin banner to run a Parks & Trails Challenge during the month of July are delighted to announce that due to the popularity of the challenge, the closing date has now been extended to the end of August. 

Carmel O’ Callaghan, Active Cities Officer for Dublin said “We are thrilled at the number of people who have joined the challenge. It’s a great opportunity to see parks and trails all over Dublin.”  

The aim of the initiative is to encourage people to discover their local parks and trails and also explore parks and trails in the greater Dublin area. This is the first time such an event has been held across the 4 council areas.  

Participants can win prizes by completing walks in the parks and trails in all 4 Local Authority areas.  As an incentive for taking part in the challenge, participants will be entered into a draw to win some amazing prizes such as vouchers for gym membership, vouchers for Decathlon. The big prize in the draw for the winner who completes the most walks is a family sized tent from Decathlon.

There are a total of 24 walks to choose from, a mix of parks and trails have been chosen in each area.  

The challenge has been uploaded on to the Dublin Trails App where all of the 24 locations are listed along with maps of each walk.

How to enter:

  • Download the Dublin Trails App from the App store or from the QR code on posters advertising the challenge 
  • Go to the Active Cities Dublin Park & Trails Page
  • Click on the park you wish to walk in.
  • A map of the park or trail will guide you to the QR code located. 
  • Scan the QR code
  • The app will record the QR codes. 
  • When you visit a location and scan your QR code, it will update your profile on the App.  
  • Four campaigns to win prizes. 
  • Once you have scanned QR codes from a completed walk in each local authority area, you can then enter the competition. (Top Prize)
  • The App will direct you to the competition entry page

***Attached please find photo of the Active City Officers taken at the Liffey Walk, Docklands area, one of the 24 park and trail walks***

photo of the Active City Officers taken at the Liffey Walk, Docklands area, one of the 24 park and trail walks