Urban wetlands plan for Páirc Uí Chaoimh revealed

A system of urban water gardens and wetland eco-systems with boardwalks and adventure trails are part of an architect’s vision for a vast public park in Cork to rival Dublin’s Phoenix Park.

Cork City Council last night released the first artist’s impression of the winning design concept for the proposed Marina Park, which will be developed on some 35-hectares surrounding Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The Irish Examiner first reported last week that the contract to design the park, which will wrap around the stadium, was awarded to Dutch and Irish landscape architects OKRA and REDscape. The council released more detailed information last night.