Playgrounds and parks

Clybane playground is located within the Farmhill Housing Estate, near to Ballacottier School. The Commissioners have recently invested in the play equipment, installing a “Mantis” zip wire and “Viper” alongside the more traditional play equipment.

Both of these options for older children have proved popular and the Commissioners will continue to invest and improve leisure facilities for children within the parish.

Cronk Grianagh Park is located between the Heritage Trail and the Ballanawin Housing Estate in Union Mills.

There is a dedicated car park located next to the Heritage Trail which is accessed from the Snugborough Housing Estate, or if on foot or bicycle, from the Heritage Trail itself or the Ballanawin Housing Estate.

The park has been in the Commissioners ownership for several years and they have improved it beyond recognition with the addition of new playground equipment, a BMX track and the only urban Skate Park on the island. There are plenty of picnic tables and an enclosed area to exercise dogs.

The original Skate Park was constructed in 2012 and an extension added in 2016. It is the only concrete urban skate park on the Island and is very popular with all ages. Regular events and competitions are held there.

Snugborough Playground is located within the Snugborough Housing Estate, plenty of parking is available behind the Commissioners’ Office. There is a range of play equipment for younger children as well as a basketball court/kickabout area for older children.

Coronation Community Garden was originally a children’s playground located at Coronation Terrace at the Strang, when the play equipment was removed, the Commissioners provided the funding to turn it into an allotment. For more information about what we’re up to, please see the Facebook Page.

The Commissioners own the section of Heritage Trail that runs through Braddan from the boundary with Marown through to Douglas. It is a very well used route by walkers and cyclists.

Please contact the Commissioners’ Office if you see any issues along the footpath.

There is a dedicated car park located next to the Heritage Trail which is accessed from the Snugborough Housing Estate, or if on foot or bicycle, from the Heritage Trail itself or the Ballanawin Housing Estate.