Donard Park

Donard Park
Donard Park with Slieve Donard behind
Donard Park
Location in Northern Ireland
TypePublic park
LocationNewcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland
Nearest cityBelfast
OS gridJ375305
Coordinates54°12′14″N 5°54′11″W / 54.2040°N 5.9030°W / 54.2040; -5.9030
ElevationApprox. 10 m
FounderAnnesley family
Owned byDown District Council
Operated byDown District Council
OpenAll year
StatusOpen
Camp sitesYMCA centre with camping
PathsWoodland and riverside paths
TerrainForested foothills, riverside
WaterGlen River
VegetationMixed woodland
SpeciesHolly Blue Butterfly, local fauna
DesignationArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Parking333 regular spaces, 25 accessible, 2 EV bays
Connecting transportCoach parking available
FacilitiesToilets, picnic areas, sports pitches
WebsiteVisit Mourne Mountains – Donard Park

Donard Park is a public park located in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is next to the Glen River, which forms the boundary along one side and is at the foot of Slieve Donard, the highest mountain in Northern Ireland, part of the Mourne Mountains. It is owned and run by Down District Council.