Palace Grounds, Tuam
Adjacent to the Leisure Centre, Playground, and Tennis Courts, this public park offers a tranquil and welcoming retreat for visitors of all ages. This beautifully maintained green space, known as Palace Grounds Park, boasts expansive lawns, vibrant flower beds, and shaded areas - perfect for picnics and relaxation.
The park's close proximity to the Leisure Centre makes it an ideal spot for a post-workout cool-down or a leisurely stroll. Families can delight in the playground, equipped with modern play structures that cater to children of various ages. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby tennis courts for a friendly match or practice session.
Whether you're looking to engage in recreational activities, enjoy a peaceful walk, or simply unwind amidst nature, Palace Grounds Park provides a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Rinville Park, Oranmore
Rinville Park is located in a gentle rolling landscape on the shore of Galway Bay, south of Galway City and Oranmore Town. The wind has shaped the western and northern boundaries of the woods, but the interior of the Park is largely sheltered by the extensive woodland.
The Park includes a Slí na Sláinte walking route, trails through woodland, a public playground within old garden walls, barbecue areas, and an outdoor gym.
The Park includes the built heritage of Rinville Castle and Rinville Hall:
In 1574, a member of the Burke family, Richard McThomas Oge, was recorded as the earliest known owner of the castle and lands at Rinville. Rinville Hall was a late Georgian house consisting of two storeys over a basement.
The house remained the property of the Athy family until 1944 (except for a time in the 1820s, when Lord and Lady Wallscourt lived at the house while their home across Rinville Bay, at Ardfry Castle, was being restored). Thereafter, it passed through the hands of Mr P. Daly and Lord Hemphill of Tulira Castle near Gort. The house was eventually destroyed by a fire in 1976. The gate lodge for the house is at the upper car park entrance to Rinville Park.
Open Spaces
Galway County Council maintains public parks by planting greenery, cutting grass, and managing weeds to keep spaces clean and attractive.
Planning an Event?
Anyone wishing to hold an event in a public park or open space in the County of Galway must apply to Galway County Council for permission to do so. Events might include family fun days, sports days, charity events, sporting events, art exhibitions and fitness classes.