Parks & Open Spaces
The Environmental Services section has responsibility for the maintenance of Parks and Open Spaces in the City, this includes our public parks, tree pruning, grass cutting and weed control, further information can be obtained on these areas by contacting Hugh Carrigan, Horticulturist at 849563 or by email at hcarrigan@waterfordcity.ie
Playgrounds
The provision of playgrounds in the city is a priority area for development by Waterford City Council, to date Waterford City Council has provided seven playgrounds around the City.
- People’s Park (including toddler, junior and senior play areas as well as a Skateboarding Park and exercise area)
- Railway Square
- Farronshoneen Park
- Ballybeg Park
- Manor St.John (Playground and MUGA) –
- Butler Community Centre Carrickphierish
We are currently developing a playground and MUGA on Hennessey’s Road and it is due to be completed by the end of 2008.
A MUGA is a Multi Use Games Area and has an all weather playing surface.
Further information on our playgrounds can be obtained by contacting Honor Dunphy at 849563 or by email at hdunphy@waterfordcity.ie