Fitzgerald Park

Park Cork, County Cork, Ireland

What to expect

Fitzgerald's Park is a public park in Cork city, located on the Mardyke, a short distance from the city centre and University College Cork. The park is approximately 12 acres in size and contains a pond, the Cork Public Museum, a sculpture trail, bandstand, a café, and a large children's play area. The park is named after Edward Fitzgerald, the then incumbent Lord Mayor of Cork and proposer of the Cork International Exhibition. The park offers a tranquil atmosphere, with a variety of sculptures, a waterlily bedecked pond, and a playground, making it a great place to visit with family and friends. One of the sculptures is of Michael Collins by Seamus Murphy. The park is connected to Sunday's Well across the River Lee by Daly's bridge, a pedestrian suspension bridge known locally as the 'Shakey Bridge'

Plan your family visit to the Fitzgerald Park with these blog insights 👇

Cork: A day trip (and why you can skip it)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Fitzgerald Park, where we found a playground. There are "some interesting works of art." Also, it was noticed that "some fairies have settled down."

Highlights: We found a playground in Fitzgerald Park which was a definite plus. The park itself is "very nice." ✨