EVERY dog has its day and now Mayor of Limerick John Moran is planning to give those dogs more days out of their very own.
Limerick City and County Council has announced a public consultation regarding the proposed locations and designs for new dog parks.
This initiative aims to ensure that dogs of all sizes can exercise off-leash, enjoy freedom, and engage in social interaction, the Council says.
Dog parks are now open for public use at Mungret Park, Baggot Estate Park, and The Demesne Park in Newcastle West. These parks provide safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs and their owners to socialise and exercise.
Following an allocation of €130,000 from the Mayor’s Fund by Mayor Moran, the Council will be developing additional dog parks and considering upgrades to existing ones.
Currently, seven proposed locations are under consideration, including the People’s Park, Norwood Park, O’Brien Park, Castletroy park, Caherdavin Green, Bellefield Gardens, and Kilmallock.
The Council is welcoming submissions regarding the proposed locations, any additional locations that submitters wish to propose, and proposed designs.
MyPoint.Limerick.ie contains maps of the proposed locations. In areas where two locations are shown on the map, only one will be developed.
But while all submissions will be considered, the development of a new dog park at any of the proposed locations is not guaranteed, the Council said.
Dog owners and handlers will always remain responsible for their pets.
Submissions or observations can be made until 5pm on May 27 2025, at MyPoint.Limerick.ie or [email protected].
