Cherry Orchard Park Renewal
Growing with the Community
Dublin City Council is creating a Renewal Plan for Cherry Orchard Park to strengthen its role at the heart of community life.
Through public consultation in 2022 and ongoing conversations, people’s ideas have been gathered on how to make Cherry Orchard a greener, more inclusive, and multifunctional space. A park where people of all ages and abilities can explore, play, exercise and connect – now and for generations to come.
We are now pleased to share the Emerging Plan. We want to know what you think.
Help shape the future of your park today!
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Background Information
Overview
Dublin City Council is creating a Renewal Plan for Cherry Orchard Park to strengthen its role at the heart of community life. The goal is to create a park where people of all ages and abilities can explore, play, exercise and connect – now and for generations to come.
Community feedback has informed our Emerging Plan which includes high quality sports and recreation facilities, inclusive play areas, enhanced biodiversity and flexible spaces to support community events and gathering. The renewal will honour the Park’s existing spirit, supporting the local clubs, schools and organisations that call it home.
Why we are proposing these changes?
Cherry Orchard, with a current population of over 8,000, 68% of whom are under the age of 40, faces significant demographic pressure due to a large number of children, families, and over 1,100 new homes planned. This will increase the population by up to 2,000, placing unprecedented demand on already limited recreational and green infrastructure. The project is about ensuring the Park grows alongside the community for generations to come.
Location
The park is 8km west of Dublin City Centre, further west lies the M50 and 200m to the south of the park lies the Park West and Cherry Orchard rail station. The park itself is laid out in grass lined in places with trees and criss-crossed by an infrastructure of paths.
