Nature spot · County Limerick
People's Park
The People's Park in Limerick City centre is a downtown oasis for all people to enjoy with swings, slides, fountains and monuments.
The People's Park in the heart of Georgian Limerick City, offers a joyous riot of colour from spring until autumn. Its imposing entrance is a limestone triumphal arch.
Formally opened in 1877, it was gifted to the people of the city by the Earl of Limerick. The park is a credit to the band of workers who provide the city with colour and shade, where locals and visitors can enjoy beautifully maintained lawns, rosebushes, flowering trees and so much more.
Admire the Richard Russell fountain, the only one of its kind in Ireland, or the iconic bandstand and the memorial Doric column dedicated to 19th century local MP Thomas Spring Rice.
Outdoors in County Limerick this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 12°C
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 9°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Sun with grey cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 14°Drizzle
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 800 m awayArthur's Quay ParkParkLimerick CitySit back and relax or enjoy a peaceful stroll in the park.
View the great waters of the River Shannon as it passes through the Treaty City.
Nature spot · 12 km awayCoolwater GardenGardenFedamoreCoolwater, a distinctly unique garden, flows effortlessly from one theme to another with something new at every turn.
Nature spot · 18 km awayCurragh Chase Forest ParkParkKilcornanOver 300 hectares of forests and lakelands now surround the shell of Curraghchase House, in County Limerick. It was once home of poet Aubrey de Vere, who penned the famous 'Ballad Of Athlone'.