Butler McGee Park Upgrade

South Dublin County Council has advanced the upgrade of Butler McGee Park in Tallaght to the statutory Part 8 consultation stage, marking the next phase in the Council’s programme to enhance public parks and open spaces across West Tallaght. The project follows the successful €12 million regeneration of Jobstown Park, Whitestown Stream Park and Killinarden Park, which has transformed these spaces into vibrant community hubs for active recreation, creating safer, more inclusive, and better-connected parks for local residents.

Earlier this year, an extensive informal consultation was carried out with over 521 participants, including residents, local schools, sports clubs, and community groups. This process provided a clear picture of how the park is currently used and what improvements people would like to see. It also helped the Council gain a deeper understanding of how the park can better meet community needs while supporting health, recreation, and biodiversity.

The vision for the upgraded park is to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive public space where people of all ages can meet, exercise, and enjoy nature, free from anti-social behaviour. The Masterplan proposes new entrances, enhanced lighting, upgraded pitches, an activity loop with fitness equipment, a teen space, MUGA, ball wall, skate park, natural play area, and dog park, along with significant tree and meadow planting and biodiversity improvements.

The upgrade will build on the momentum of the wider regeneration programme by connecting Butler McGee Park to the surrounding neighbourhoods and the Cycle South Dublin network, linking through Jobstown, Whitestown Stream, Killinarden Park and Sean Walsh Park to the Dodder Greenway. Once complete, it will play a key role in strengthening the network of green infrastructure, walking routes and recreational facilities across West Tallaght.

The Part 8 public consultation for the Butler McGee Park upgrade is now live and will remain open until 5.00 pm on Monday, 23 December 2025. Members of the public are encouraged to have their say and share their views on the next stage of the project.

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