Ten new ‘parklets’ will be installed in Cork City car parks

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Ten new parklets will be installed in the Cork City car parks.

The Cork City Council has invited applications from ‘parklet partners’ to come forward and adapt the facilities that turn parking spaces into outdoor seating areas with plants.

Follows the success of the Douglas Street parklet pilot project over the past year.

Now, as part of the city council’s Reimagining Cork strategy as part of a broader Covid-19 recovery strategy, the city council confirmed today that it has secured funding to provide up to 10 more parklets in the city center and in the suburbs.

Business owners, institutions, neighborhood organizations and other community groups are eligible to apply to be a ‘parklet partner’.

The 'People's Parklet' on Douglas Street was brought to life following a request for funding from the Cork Transport and Mobility Forum (CTMF) to the Cork City Council City Center Placement Fund. Image: Clare Keogh
The ‘People’s Parklet’ on Douglas Street was brought to life following a request for funding from the Cork Transport and Mobility Forum (CTMF) to the Cork City Council City Center Placement Fund. Image: Clare Keogh

Parklets are a cost-effective way to create more vibrant streets, support local businesses, and provide an attractive green space for residents and passersby to sit, relax, and interact.

The proposed new parklets will be similar to the current parklet on Douglas Street and will feature pollinator-friendly seating and planting.

Parklets can be used by customers if they are associated with a business, but they must be available for public use and the new structures will include signage indicating that they are a public space.

The financing and installation costs of the parklet will be fully covered by the city council, but the ‘parklet partner’ will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the parklet in their area, and for the maintenance and care of their plants.

Lord Mayor, Cllr Joe Kavanagh, said parklets draw people to different areas so they can relax and chat and maybe bring a cup of tea or coffee.

“They are another initiative of the Cork City Council to help people of all ages to enjoy the city safely and therefore support merchants,” he said.

“Business owners and community associations can become ‘parklet partners’ and we are encouraging people to sign up from the end of the week.

“Starting Friday, the form will be online at www.corkcity.ie, so fill it out and watch your neighborhood flourish.”

Parklets will be initially installed for one year, after which they will be evaluated to consider whether they should be kept in place for another year, replaced with more permanent seats, or moved to a new location. Image: Clare Keogh
Parklets will be initially installed for one year, after which they will be evaluated to consider whether they should be kept in place for another year, replaced with more permanent seats, or moved to a new location. Image: Clare Keogh

Parklets will be initially installed for one year, after which they will be evaluated to consider whether they should be kept in place for another year, replaced with more permanent seats, or moved to a new location.

Those interested in becoming parklet partners can complete and submit the application form that will be in

https://www.corkcity.ie/en/”>www.corkcity.ie as of Friday.

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