Burgess Park (Páirc Burgess)

Burgess Park is a public park in AthloneCounty WestmeathIreland. The park is located in the townland of Goldenisland (Kilmaine), on the banks of the River Shannon, which forms the border with County Roscommon.

The park contains a memorial garden, playgroundwalking trails and recreational areas.

History

In December 2015, the park suffered flooding damage following Storm Frank, which saw the water levels of the River Shannon rise, causing flooding in several places along its banks.

A memorial garden was planted in 2016, to celebrate the centenary of the Easter Rising.

Contact

Burgess Park (Páirc Burgess)
email
address
Unnamed Road, Athlone, Golden Island (Kilmaine), Co. Westmeath, Ireland
phone
+353 90 644 2100