Oak Park Forest Park

WINNER OF THE RDS IRISH FORESTRY AWARDS 2013

Oak Park forest Park is a mature, mixed species woodland of over 120 acres with a predominance of beech, oak, scots pine, silver fir, larch and sycamore. Boasting a rich diversity of wildlife, the lakes and their surrounds provide a habitat for swans and ducks, while the islands shelter many wild and game birds. Extending over four kilometres the walks include Butlers Wood Loop (700 metres), the Lake Path (800 metres), Fox Covert Track (1,100 metres) and Sally Island Trail (1,100 metres).

FACILITIES: Accessible playground, outdoor exercise equipment, picnic tables, wheelchair accessible walkways and toilets, car park, bat sanctuary and bird-watching area. In addition, there is a coffee van located in the car park area and is open Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 9am – 4pm

HOW TO FIND US: From Dublin/Waterford take exit 4 on M9 motorway. Follow signs for Carlow taking the first right after Toughers Restaurant. Take a left at the next junction. Access also possible off Cannery Road close to the Athy Road junction in Carlow Town.

OPENING TIMES: Year round daily, daylight hours.

ADMISSION: Free.