The aim of the Dromcollogher Town Park project was to develop a community park serving the people of Dromcollogher and the wider communities. There was a 7-acre sites ideally located, being in close proximity to the centre of the town and accessible from the two regional roads which join in the centre of the town. This was in the ownership of Limerick City and County Council. They agreed to lease this site to Dromcollogher Community Council on a long lease.
Dromcollogher Town Park - Official Opening Day.
The development predominately was a project that saw the existing environment enhanced by the introduction of more native flora and fauna while revitalizing the existing stream which flows through the site, with the whole area keeping a very natural feel to it. 1 Km of pathways were provided all over the Park.
Aerial view of Dromcollogher Town Park.
The project is ever evolving and developed on a phased basis. The initial works were the installation of the key infrastructure which any park would require along with the necessary landscaping providing the park with its final layout.The proposal for the park itself, was to provide a safe walking environment, that could be utilized by young and old.
Parkland setting
Dromcollogher Community Council have also created a Heritage Trail around the town and this loop walk will provide a visitor with full access to all the sites of historical interest.
We have now completed 3 phases of the Town Park.
Layout under development.
The Town Park has 1 Km of tarmacadam paths, fencing, landscaping, Picnic area, seating, 2 bridges constructed to cross the river, A fairy fort and a car park. All these facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Walkways through the park being constructed.
Tarmacadam paths winding through the park.
Walkways and landscaping in the park.
Natural water courses and habitats are a feature of the town park.
Project team members Eileen Twomey and Denis O'Carroll with former owner of the park land, Nellie Noonan, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park.