Albert College Park (Dublin) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Albert College Park (Hampstead Park) |
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| Type | Municipal |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Area | 15 hectares (0.15 km2; 0.058 sq mi) |
| Operated by | Dublin City Council |
| Status | Open all year |
Albert College Park (Irish: Páirc Choláiste Ailbhe), also known as Hampstead Park, is a public park owned by Dublin City Council and managed by the council's Parks and Landscape Services division. It is located in northern Glasnevin, in the mid-northern suburbs of Dublin.
Location and access
The park is located on Ballymun Road in northern Glasnevin, next to the main campus of Dublin City University (DCU), and has been called an "oasis" in the area. It is bordered to the north and east by DCU, by Hampstead Private Hospital and the Elmhurst convalescent home to the southeast, Hampstead Avenue to the south, and Ballymun Road to the west.
Cuilín House
In the middle of Albert College Park is Cuilín House. This was the original building, used from 1838 by Glasnevin Model Farm (sometimes called The Glasnevin Institute) prior to its being renamed Albert College, and the development in 1851 of the larger, Albert College Building. Now part of DCU, it was used into the twentieth century as a residence for professors of the college. A listed building, owned by Dublin City Council, it was used by community groups for a while, however now it is largely abandoned and boarded up. Sports changing rooms have been developed on the site adjacent to the house.
Sporting facilities and walks
The National Tennis Centre is based in the park. Established in 2003, with additional courts added in 2005 and 2008, the National Tennis Centre was developed replacing existing tarmac courts.
There are Gaelic football and soccer pitches, used by a variety of clubs, such as Na Fianna, Glasnevin Soccer Club, Stella Maris and Bohemian F.C. youth teams. There are Boules (pétanque) courts and a cricket crease.
A 3.5 km Slí na Sláinte exercise trail route links the park and the DCU main campus. The park is also a venue for junior parkrun.
There is a children's playground. There is also a Native Tree Trail, in both English and Irish.
Amenites
In 2021, Dublin City Council installed public toilets and cafes in four parks around Dublin, one of which was Albert College Park. The toilets are located in the Tram Cafe in the park.
