Fitzgerald's Park

Fitzgerald Park, home to the Cork Public Museum, is just a short stroll along the Mardyke from Cork City center and University College Cork. It offers visitors and locals alike a serene riverside picnic spot on the banks of the River Lee.

Named after Edward Fitzgerald, a former Lord Mayor of Cork in 1901, Fitzgerald Park provides a tranquil retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle. With its tree-lined avenues, vibrant flower beds, rose garden, numerous statues and sculptures, and a large central fountain, this 18-acre park is a delightful escape.

One notable sculpture in Fitzgerald Park is of Michael Collins, crafted by Seamus Murphy. The park also features a playground for children and a café where visitors can enjoy views of the River Lee and the gardens and houses of the Sunday’s Well area.

Fitzgerald Park also features Dermot Gavin’s Sky Garden, which won a gold medal at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in 2011. Transported to Cork City, it is now on display in Fitzgerald Park, though the sky pod centerpiece, originally suspended 30 meters above ground, now remains on the ground in its new home.

The Fitzgerald's Park appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Cork!

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