Lanesborough Park Development Project Consultation

Fingal County Council are progressing a park development project for Lanesborough Park, Meakstown and want your views. The objective of the project is to reach consensus with stakeholders and to deliver a sustainable vision for Lanesborough Park in the face of population growth and increasing levels of community participation in active leisure.

An important consideration of the proposed park development project has been the assessment of the significance and strategic role of Lanesborough Park relative to its locality. The development of Lanesborough Park will seek to improve the provision of local outdoor recreation facilities for children and adults while supporting the development of a sense of identity for the area.

The Park Development Project aims to incorporate fitness equipment, an informal kickabout/picnic area along with native wild flower meadows. A linked play trail will facilitate social contact, exercise and adventure play spaces for children. A community garden incorporating a sensory trail and a toddler play area is also proposed. The park will benefit from increased provision for both passive and active recreation.

Stakeholder and public engagement are central to the project. A kick-off meeting was held on the 26th November with local representatives, stakeholders and residents of the Meakstown area to introduce the project and outline the initial analysis. The Council now actively encourages feedback and comment on the proposed Park Development Project through the consultation portal to ensure the proposals address and provide a balanced response to the challenges & opportunities while recognising and cultivating the unique character and context of the area.

Mayor of Fingal Cllr David Healy said: This development of Lanesborough park will provide an important amenity and focal point for the local community and contribute to fostering an important sense of place there. I would encourage everyone to engage with the consultation process.”

 Matthew McAleese Director of Planning and Strategic Infrastructure said: “Fingal County Council is committed to the provision of high quality inclusive outdoor recreational facilities while incorporating sustainability and biodiversity in these spaces. We are committed to engaging with all stakeholders and members of the public to develop a sustainable vision for Lanesborough Park for everyone in the Meakstown area”.

Submissions can be made by way of the portal found at https://consult.fingal.ie/en/consultation/lanesborough-park-development-project or alternatively via post to Senior Executive Officer, Planning & Strategic Infrastructure Department, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin K67 X8Y2. The closing date for submissions is March 31st, 2021.