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Fairview Park

. . . . Autumn in Fairview Park

Situated in the heart of Fairview between the DART line and River Tolka, this 20 hectare park is noted for its seasonal bedding displays and also features playing fields, a children’s playground and tree-lined walks.

The park is laid out on land reclaimed from the sea adjoining the harbour. Originally a tidal mud flat which was used for landfill in the early 1900’s, the park was developed in the late 1920’s with Bye Laws formally adopted by the Corporation in 1934.

Across the railway line is the Traffic School and all-weather 400 metre athletic track and five-a-side football pitches.

Until recently, the park was very significantly disrupted by the recent Dublin Port Tunnel (DPT) works. It was due to be fully restored and enhanced when tunnel works were completed (due in 2006 but restoration not yet complete). The City Council say that the works will include a new pavilion facility, playground, pathways and planting.

Construction of the DPT began in June 2001 - working from two bases, at Fairview Park and Whitehall, two tunnel boring machines excavated twin tunnels under the north city suburbs. The larger hard rock boring machine arrived in Fairview park in summer 2003 and completed its return journey to Whitehall in summer 2004. By early 2006, tunnel fit-out was complete. During the construction of the cut-and-cover phase, Fairview Park contained an excavation the size of a cathedral.

The reinstatement works will not result in any increase in the number of grass playing pitches in Fairview Park. Dublin City Council, in association with clubs, which currently have lettings on playing pitches at Fairview Park, has made an application for a Sports Capital Grant with regard to a pavilion and all weather pitch/training facility at Fairview Park. It is anticipated that a general assessment of facilities provided in Fairview Park, inclusive of park user views, will be undertaken prior to the commencement of reinstatement operations.

. . . . Fairview Park during DPT construction

Facilities

  • Athletics
  • Band Performances
  • Floral Schemes
  • Leisure Walks
  • Pavillion
  • Playground
  • River and Sea

Across the road is Bram Stoker Park at Marino Crescent named in memory of the writer who was born at No. 15 and which was acquired by the Corporation in the mid 1980’s.

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Fairview Park improvements 2010

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Time Sunday January 10th, 2010 at 09:18 PM

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[...] Fairview Park was massively affected by the works of the Dublin Port Tunnel. The flower beds, playground and bandstand were destroyed for years. Subsequently there was a lot of controversy involving the restoration of the park with Dublin City Council (DCC) and the National Roads Authority (NRA) fighting over responsibility, finance etc. [...]

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