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Tramore Valley Park

Cork, Ireland

Tramore Valley Park - Urban Park

Tramore Valley Park is a 647,497 m² urban park in Cork, built on a former landfill site to provide green space in an area with limited recreational opportunities. The park features trees, grass, a 2.5 km trail, BMX track, outdoor exercise equipment, a rugby pitch, and an EcoLab for ecological and creative events. It is wheelchair-friendly, free to access, and offers multiple entry points, connecting both disadvantaged and more privileged neighborhoods.

PARK INFO

  • Access: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 7 days a week
  • Type of Park: Urban Public Recreation & Eco-Education
  • Size: 647,497 m²
  • Governance: Managed by The Glen Resource & Sports Centre on behalf of Cork City Council
  • Location Context: Between city centre and large suburbs of Cork; previously a landfill site

Accessibility & Facilities

  • Flat, wheelchair-accessible paths throughout much of the park
  • Multiple entry points and parking
  • EcoLab and community event spaces
  • Safe, well-maintained trails and paths for walking and cycling

Protection Status

  • Managed actively by The Glen Resource & Sports Centre on behalf of Cork City Council
  • Focus on community access, ecological restoration, and recreational safety

Educational & Community Value

Educational Activities:
  • EcoLab for creative and ecological-themed events
  • Environmental awareness opportunities through guided activities and workshops
  • Parkrun events supporting community health and engagement
  • Walking, running, cycling, and BMX trails
  • Rugby pitch and recreational fields
  • Outdoor exercise equipment for fitness
  • Large reinforced grass events area for sports and community events

Biodiversity & Natural Features

Flora:

  • 138 vascular plant species identified
  • Trees and open grassland areas

Fauna:

  • Brown bears, wolves, lynx, chamois, and numerous bird species
  • Supports urban biodiversity while offering educational observation opportunities

    Ecological Importance:
  • Converted landfill area now serves as an important green infrastructure project
  • Demonstrates restoration ecology and urban biodiversity management
  • Demonstrates restoration ecology and urban biodiversity management

Map of the park

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Accessibility & Inclusion