Clara Lara Fun Park
Address
The Vale of Clara, Knockrath, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Country
ireland
Website
https://www.claralara.ieOpening Hours
Seasonal: May weekends, June-August daily 10:00-18:00 (weather dependent)
Popularity
**🌲 Ireland's Premier Outdoor Adventure Park | Wicklow's Wild Experience** - **60+ years of operation** as Ireland's longest-running adventure park - **Unique outdoor wilderness experience** in the heart of County Wicklow - **All-weather outdoor activities** designed for Irish conditions - **Educational outdoor learning** combined with thrilling adventures - **Strategic Wicklow location** near Glendalough and scenic attractions
Ireland's Original Outdoor Adventure Experience
Clara Lara Fun Park stands as Ireland's longest-running adventure park, delivering authentic outdoor wilderness experiences in the stunning landscape of County Wicklow for over 60 years. Located in the scenic Vale of Clara near the famous Glendalough, this unique park embraces Ireland's natural environment to provide adventures that can't be found anywhere else in the country.
🌲 Authentic Wilderness Adventure
Unlike indoor entertainment centers, Clara Lara celebrates Ireland's great outdoors with activities designed to work with nature rather than against it. The park's 60-acre natural setting includes rivers, woodlands, and hills that form the backdrop for genuine outdoor adventures.
🏞️ All-Weather Outdoor Philosophy
True to Irish spirit, Clara Lara operates on an all-weather outdoor philosophy, encouraging visitors to embrace Ireland's climate and discover that outdoor fun doesn't stop with a little rain. This approach creates authentic Irish outdoor experiences that build character and create lasting memories.
🎯 Adventure Learning Experience
Clara Lara combines thrilling activities with educational outdoor learning, helping visitors develop:
- Outdoor skills and confidence
- Environmental awareness through nature immersion
- Physical fitness through active adventures
- Problem-solving abilities through outdoor challenges
🚣 Unique Water-Based Adventures
The park's location along natural waterways enables unique activities like:
- Amphicat canoeing - stable canoes perfect for learning
- River rafting experiences
- Aqua Shuttle - Ireland's most thrilling outdoor water slide
- Water-based obstacle courses
🌟 Wicklow's Garden County Setting
Situated in County Wicklow (known as the Garden of Ireland), Clara Lara serves as the perfect complement to the region's natural attractions, providing active adventures to balance sightseeing at nearby , the , and other scenic locations.
Attractions in Clara Lara Fun Park
Aqua Shuttle
🌊 Ireland's Most Thrilling Outdoor Water Slide
Aqua Shuttle represents the ultimate outdoor water slide experience in Ireland, designed only for the bold and brave. This massive natural water slide delivers heart-pounding thrills in a beautiful outdoor setting.
⚡ Extreme Outdoor Thrills
- High-speed natural descent down hillside terrain
- Splash landing in natural water feature
- Weather-enhanced experience - more thrilling in different conditions
- Natural environment setting unlike indoor alternatives
🏔️ Wicklow Mountain Backdrop
- Stunning natural scenery during the thrilling descent
- Mountain views adding to the adventure atmosphere
- Fresh outdoor air enhancing the experience
- Authentic Irish landscape as the setting
🎯 Challenge for the Brave
- Not for the faint-hearted - genuine thrill experience