Killinarden Park upgrade plans finalised as approval to be sought

Designs for the upgrade of Killinarden Park in Tallaght have been completed with the plans due to be submitted for planning approval soon, the local authority has announced.

Landscape architects Nicholas De Jong Associates were tasked with drafting the design for the redevelopment of the park.

The design process involved a community-wide consultation which enabled local residents “to express their views on the park redevelopment.”

“The input of local councillors, community activists and the very many residents who submitted their views has been invaluable in developing the concept now going forward for planning,” according to the council.

The design for the park incorporates the introduction of diverse habitat types, enhanced park entrances, upgraded boundary walls and railings, a lit strategic walk/cycle path along the Whitestown stream, two new bridges across Whitestown Stream, a primary oval footpath connecting park facilities which can also double up as an exercise circuit of approximately 1km long, linear play trails, two natural play areas, seating, multi-games use area with a skate ramp and social space.

The council says that “the park’s design aims to create an inviting, safe, and engaging space for the community while ensuring that it connects to the wider open space objective for the county.

“The project is estimated to cost approximately €2m will be brought forward for planning approval in March 2021.”