Limerick Guide Activities People’s Park
Photo: Sean O’ Dwyer
Robert Byrne Park
The Custom House Park
Behind the Hunt Museum, one can find the Custom House Park. This riverside park forms part of the riverside walk and contains some beautiful specimens of horse chestnut, London plane, maple and sycamore trees.
O’Brien Park
On Clare Street, your eye will be drawn to the freestanding concrete gateway with a classical triumphant arch that
marks the entrance to the delightful O’Brien Park. Among the mature trees here you can find alder, birch, hornbeam, mountain ash, ornamental pear and whitebeam trees. There is also a park shelter and cast iron drinking fountain, as well as a small children’s playground, which was updated in 2002.
Robert Byrne Park
Previously known as the Curragour Park, the Robert Byrne Park is situated on Clancy Strand. Sit beneath the lime trees and watch the river flow by or feed the famous Shannon swans.
Russell Park
Between the North Circular Road and Condell Road lies Russell Park, which is popular with walkers and runners. The park is well known for a glorious host of daffodils that appears in the springtime.
Shelbourne Park Fun Day in People’s Park
Reopened in 2009 following extensive renovations, Shelbourne Park has a 710 metre looped walk for walkers
Mount Kennett Skate Park
and cyclists, two soccer pitches and a children’s playground. It is located between Hassett’s Cross and Union Cross.
Mount Kennett Skate Park
Skateboarding and roller sports are quite popular in Limerick City and this riverside skate park caters to those needs. With smooth concrete, ramps and rails, this is a great space to practice tricks and perfect your skating. The riverside location provides excellent views of the adjacent bank and wildlife. There are also a variety of playgrounds in the suburbs and the county like Castletroy, Adare, Abbeyfeale, Askeaton, Ballingarry, Cappamore, Castleconnell, Doon, Foynes, Glin, Kilfinane, Kilmallock, Murroe, Newcastle West and Rathkeale. See www.limerick.ie for details.
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