Bylaws to target antisocial behaviour in parks

A RAFT of new bylaws, including a ban on children over 12 from using playground equipment, are to be introduced to crack down on anti-social behaviour in Cork’s city parks.

“These bylaws are being introduced to ensure that parks and open spaces can be used in safety and comfort by the public, ensuring that people show consideration and respect for other users of such facilities,” a city council spokesman said.

Some 60 bylaws will cover the city’s 26 parks, including Fitzgerald’s Park, Bishop Lucey Park, the Atlantic Pond, Bishopstown Park, Joe McHugh Park, the Lee Fields, the Lough and Clashduv Park, six city walkways including the Mahon, Mardyke and Marina routes, and the city’s four cemeteries – St Catherine’s, St Finbarr’s, St Joseph’s and St Michael’s.