Nature spot · County Monaghan

Hollywood Forest Park

ParkMonaghan Town
Hollywood Forest Park
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Hollywood Forest Park is a picturesque scenic area. The free activities include swimming, fishing, boating, nature walks, children's playground, picnic area with access for the disabled, car park and toilet.

Hollywood Forest Park is located between Scotstown and Ballinode villages approximately 7 kilometres north west of Monaghan Town. A local voluntary committee purchased the lake and surrounds in 1969 and since then have developed the park to include facilities such as nature walks, children's playground, picnic areas, it is also possible to swim, fish and go boating.

Outdoors in County Monaghan this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

  1. Fri, 9 Oct12° / 8°Medium rain showersGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct11° / 6°Medium rain showersGood day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct13° / 10°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.