A new public park and playground has officially opened in Clonee, County Meath.

Located on a 1.6-hectare site adjacent to the River Tolka, Clonee Park and Playground, developed by Alanna Homes and supported by Meta, has an enclosed playground of approximately 1,024 square metres which features 15 pieces of play equipment with safety surfacing for the children of Clonee and its' environs.

The playground also has two areas of natural play (a grass mounded tunnel and stepping stones) and some play equipment allowing for accessible and inclusive play for children of all abilities.

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Clonee Park and Playground also contains approximately 500 metres of footpaths and recreational routes with public lighting, benches, landscaped green areas and other areas reserved to promote and encourage biodiversity, in addition to five parking spaces (including one disabled parking space).

Speaking at the official opening of the park, which took place on the afternoon of Thursday, April 24, Cathaoirleach of the Ratoath Municipal District (MD) Cllr Nick Killian said: "The showpiece of this superb project is this fantastic 1000 square metre playground right in the heart of the park, featuring state-of-the-art equipment and play areas for children of all abilities."

Gordon Tobin, Commercial Manager of Alanna Homes, added: "We are delighted to have been involved in the development of this Park and Playground which is a fantastic amenity in the heart of Clonee."