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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

MOTION NO.10

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to explore the feasibility of designing and installing a labyrinth-type feature in Vessey Park as a new recreational and community amenity. A labyrinth offers a calm engaging space that promotes mindfulness gentle exercise and exploration. It would enhance the park's appeal as a destination for all age groups supporting mental health and providing a distinctive nature-based experience for the community.

REPORT:

Vesey Park is approximately 3 hectares in size and is located close to Lucan village. It is bounded by the N4, a grassland field to the north, large suburban gardens and the original access road into Lucan Village on the south-west. The Griffeen River flows through the park entering from under the N4.

The park is a focus for passive recreation. It provides a through route to Lucan village to residents from the nearby estate. Dog walkers exercise their dogs in the park. There are a number of secluded areas in the park which have been created by the native hedgerows near the N4.  The grassland which is located in the valley beside the Griffeen River also provides an area for relaxation and mindfulness.

The layout of the park together with the use of native planting provides sufficient opportunity to promote mindfulness, gentle exercise and exploration.  There are no current proposals to install a labyrinth-type feature in the park.