To the west is Rathfarnham, to the east is Sandyford and Stepaside, to the south are the Dublin Mountains, and to the north is Dundrum.

Woodpark estate was built along the Southern side of Ballinteer Avenue which included a new shopping area with a public house.

Every New Year's Day, the two public houses play a game of soccer in nearby Marley Park.

The middle teams (under elevens to under eighteens) play at nearby Marlay Park.

Broadford has produced players like Glen Fitzpatrick (Saint Patrick's Athletic), Richard Sadlier who played for Millwall, and Ian Daly who plays for Irish Premier Division Side St Patrick's Athletic F.C.