It's free. There is a cafe close by. Lots of parking. Space for joggers, and cyclists and other fitness enthusiasts. One guy decided it was a good idea to blast some EDM music, have his shirt off and do pull ups on a bar. He was looking for attention and he got it, but I don't think people were having the thoughts about him that he imagined. And there is lots of nature around.
I mean it was okay I guess, but some things out me off. It's situated on some kind of water treatment plant. It's nice that they utilized the area in such a way, but it's definitely not more than a 3 in terms of aesthetics. There are busy roads close by, ugly buildings dotted around, at least one water reservoir we saw that was fenced off. Not a pretty sight to be honest.
So a fair 3 out of 5 I think. It's serves its purpose, good to have around, but far...
Read moreA fine place for walk. You wouldn't be twisted with the tiredness after it. There's a hillock that you can go up that has a kind of a playground up on it. There are some views of Waterford city from up on it. Although, its meant to be a nature park, and I didn't see any animals. Well, I saw some dogs being walked, but I don't think that counts seeing as its not their natural habitat. There were plenty of different outdoor gym yokes, if that's your thing. The young wans were swinging off poles there for hours. If the car parks full, which it usually is, you can park in the noble Supervalu...
Read moreAmazing views from the top on a clear day, lively activity during the weekends. There's a mix of slopes, flats and stepped routes to choose from depending on what you're reason is.... Be it out for a casual walk, running or training on the outdoor gyms which are dotted along the way. If you're into longboarding like myself, there is a smooth sloping route from the top section down towards the monkey bars on the lower path. A perfect spot to build some speed and do some carving. If you're looking for a peaceful outdoor experience or a place to push your physical limits - I highly...
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