giant dancing rabbits of ballantrae park

TDNeumann

Not to far down the road, from the giant concrete ears of corn, are these giant dancing rabbits...kids must now be having rabbit nightmares. I long to see a massive combine sculpture on the same scale...finally a local rock climbing wall.

21peggyc

Giant. Bronze bunnies dance above the water while little kids play below. Fun for children and families. A striking sculpture.

donna2sue

It is affectionately named after the "Dancing Hares" sculpture by London artist Sophie Ryder. The sculpture, which can easily be seen from the street, adorns the very tippy top of the Dublin splash park hill. We like to hike up to it before we get wet and see what new items we can spot in the sculpture. Water streams from dozen or so little holes in the ground and there is a little waterfall. The handful of umbrella picnic tables are always taken. There are large rocks in the grassy area in front of the spary park. There is a small bathroom adjacent to the parking lot. No vending machines (that I know of). Pack a picnic lunch or stop and get lunch and enjoy .......lunch at the park.

DebinKy14

A quick trip from our hotel and a nice diversion for a half hour. The sculpture is impressive and very interesting to see all the recycled materials used in construction. The whole family enjoyed this little side trip; we'd love yo come back sometime when the water feature is open to play.

Want2gomore

This would be a really nice place to visit on a warmer day. It was a small splash pad which would be great for kids or adventuresome adult:). We just visited because we always look for "kitchy" things to do when we visit a city. Took a picture of the bunnies. It was a neat sculpture, but I wouldn't make a special trip to see it without visiting the water park on a warmer day. It is in front of a residential area that the people were flying down to get home after work...so be careful if you need to cross the street from the parking lot.

KarenColumbus_Ohio

Run to the top of the dancing Bunnies!!! Cool place to take a picture. Neat fountain at the bottom of the hill.

TheTaylors7789

Nice park, has splash pad for the kids during the summer and is across from the community pool park. Its one of the must see items if you are in town, where else will you see 2 story dancing rabbits made of recycled garbage?

571rebekahb

The kids thought the dancing rabbits were cool, but nothing compared to the water park below. Jets shoot water at varying heights up from the ground and the kids can dance in them, just like the rabbits. It may not be a destination but if you're passing through, as we were, it's a great place to take a break from driving and there were bathrooms/parking on the opposite side of the hill from the road where they could change.

rachelm918

A great summer playdate spot for young children! The water fountains are large and there is lots of space. The only downside is that the bathrooms are far from the fountains which is trick with wet kids!

Chitt2

a lovely park and the giant rabbits are a sight to behold. They look dramatic against the skies (esp when its grey and cloudy) and it's interesting to see the texture of the metal on the rabbits. The park has a delightful water fountain and is home to several ducks and the occasional straying deer !

elikopoli

it is very nicely built on a hill but it is not sth noteworthy! Definetly good for kids to run around it

middyj2005

It offers wonderful green space for a picnic, and the highlight is a spray park for the children to play in. It offers a falls as well as dancing water features. The sculptures of the rabbits are beautiful, and the children love to climb the hill after time splashing about. I found that children enjoy it more when you bring a water pail or even a solo cup in a pinch, and it's large size accommodates a large number of children before it begins to feel crowded. It's a great summer time break, when children are bored with the pool and parks.

Kelki517

These 15' sculptures are gorgeous and well done. We love this artist! Made by Sophie Ryder of London, ... Sophie Ryder of London, England a renowned international artist,www.ballantrae-dublin.com/DancingHares.aspx

keller6

My husband and our 6 children visited this park in early spring. Even with the fountains off it fun for everyone. Interesting sculptures and a small falls. We can't wait to go back when the water's on!

Golf12

Below the dancing rabbits is a spray park with leprechauns well disguised in the wall spouting water. The variable fountain sprays provide safe water fun for children. Come when it's warm and enjoy the fun. Also, when there be sure to climb the hill and observe the dancing rabbits up close. You would be amazed at all of the different materials in the rabbits