Ballincollig Regional Park
A 54-hectare riverside park along the Lee, built around the former Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills, with woodland trails and playing fields.
Off-leash areaFenced
Free
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Parks · Mardyke
Fitzgerald Park
An 18-acre park on the River Lee laid out for the 1902 Cork International Exhibition, with formal gardens, a fountain, pond and Cork Public Museum.
Why it made the list
Cork's classic riverside park, with shaded paths where dogs on leads are welcome year-round.
Good to know before you go
Dogs welcome on a lead in city parks under Cork City Council bye-laws; clean up after your dog.
Practical notes
- Visit early for a quieter walk
- there is a riverside café for a coffee after your lap.
What is available on site
- Water bowls
- Shaded seating
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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