Phoenix Park Conservation Management Plan

Introduction
Transportation
• Ten internal Park roads and a vehicular gate have been closed to through traffic, which has resulted in a
significant reduction in road accidents and a more tranquil and safer Park environment.
• A new roundabout has been established at the Gough junction at the lower end of the Park where the
Gough statue once stood. A further temporary roundabout, to be replaced with a permanent structure, has
been installed at Mountjoy Cross. The permanent roundabout is now in place.
• A new one way system has been introduced at Chapelizod Gate (entry only) and Islandbridge Gate (exit
only), which has improved safety.
• Two new major tree lined pedestrian paths have been unobtrusively laid out along Chesterfield Avenue.
Other new footpaths have been provided along the Ordnance Survey Road via Upper Glen Road to
Chapelizod and the entrance road to Farmleigh. A considerable number of footpaths have also been
upgraded. All vehicle roadways now have adjacent footpaths.
• Three new car parks have been provided at strategic locations around the Park and some existing car
parks upgraded where necessary. These service both general visitors and those participating in sport and
other specific Park activities.
• A network of cycle trails has been provided to cater for both leisure and commuter cycling. A bike hire
service now operates at the Parkgate Street entrance.
• A public transport Shuttle Bus service was introduced to improve access to all areas of the Park for
employees and the general public in 2008. This service operated from close to Heuston Station and
served all the major attractions in the Park, and included an on-board commentary. This service is now
suspended.
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THE PHOENIX PARK CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN