Clara Lara FunPark facts for kids
| Location | Rathdrum, County Wicklow, Ireland |
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| Coordinates | 52°58′26″N 6°16′20″W / 52.973909°N 6.272340°W. |
| Status | Closed temporarily due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| Opened | 1983 |
| Owner | Clara Lara Ltd |
| Area | 19 acres (7.7 ha) |
Clara Lara FunPark is a super fun water park located in County Wicklow, Ireland. It's a great place for families and friends to enjoy outdoor adventures and water activities!
Welcome to Clara Lara FunPark!
Clara Lara FunPark is a special outdoor adventure park. It's known for its natural setting and exciting water activities. The park is in a beautiful area called the Vale of Clara. Its name comes from this valley and a nearby village called Laragh.
How It All Started
The park first opened its gates in 1983. It was created by Peter Morphew. Back then, it was called "Clara-Lara Trout Farm and Funpark." Peter Morphew wanted the park to be very different from big theme parks like Disneyland. He wanted it to feel natural and rustic, with no concrete. When it first opened, the park covered about 14 acres (5.7 ha).
In 2003, Peter Morphew stepped down as a director of the company that runs Clara Lara Ltd.
In 2006, a newspaper called The Irish Times reviewed Clara Lara. They gave it a great rating of four out of five stars! They especially liked the water slide and the rowing boats. They also mentioned that the park is best enjoyed on a sunny day.
Fun Activities at the Park
Clara Lara FunPark is open on weekends in May. Then, it opens every day from June through August.
The park is quite large, covering about 19 acres (7.7 ha). It's located right next to the Avonmore River. There are so many exciting things to do there! You can try out obstacle courses, zoom down a zipline, or go canoeing. There are also thrilling water slides and a cool "pirate ship" to explore.
If you love climbing, you can check out the tree houses, "Tarzan" swings, and rope bridges. For water fun, you can enjoy rowing boats, ride in Amphicats, or go rafting. On land, you can race around on go-karts or play a round of crazy golf. It's a perfect spot for an active day out!
