Plans progress for Ireland’s largest linear park at Cork's Marina

Next phase will include new footpaths and bridges, sunken lawns and a red steel pavilion to replicate the former Central Hall of the former Munster Showgrounds.

Contract tenders have been issued for the second phase of Cork’s Marina Park development to extend it from Páirc Uí Chaoimh to Blackrock Village. Picture: Larry Cummins

Contract tenders have been issued for the second phase of Cork’s Marina Park development to extend it from Páirc Uí Chaoimh to Blackrock Village.

Cork City Council is seeking a landscape architect-led team to design and deliver the project. Once completed, the Marina Park will be Ireland’s largest linear public park, covering 22 hectares — five times the area of Fitzgerald’s Park.