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News · November 10, 2026
North West City Park reaches key milestone with draft Masterplan approval!
Following approval of the draft Masterplan, North West City Park will become a new, large-scale public park for Cork City, shaped by its landscape, where nature, identity, and movement come together to create a resilient future. It will be a place where communities can connect, where ecology is restored and where cultural heritage is reflected.
Stretching from the city’s urban edge to the floodplain of the River Bride, our design for the 116 ha park reimagines overlooked edge lands as a dynamic landscape for high-quality public amenity.
Our design restores ecological systems through a rich network of green-blue infrastructure while creating places for play, learning, stewardship, and everyday social life. Inspired by local heritage and shaped through extensive community engagement, the park reconnects people with the landscape that has long been part of the area’s identity. A network of accessible, active routes and inclusive recreational hubs weaves these experiences together, establishing a landmark destination for Cork’s northwest and a model for nature-led urban transformation!
“By placing ecological restoration and community aspirations at the heart of the design, we are creating a landscape that supports biodiversity, strengthens communities, and will continue to grow and evolve for generations to come.”
— Aurora Fleres, Senior landscape designer, OKRA
We look forward to hearing the community’s thoughts and continuing the conversation that will help shape the park’s future together. The survey is available at: North West City Park | Cork City Council’s Online Consultation Portal
