The new playground at South Dock Street was officially opened by the Lord Mayor Vincent Jackson. On the day there was a crowd of about 100 people with a garda presence for the arrival of the Lord Mayor and his paparazzi. There was a marquee with refreshments and it was plain to see by the children on the various facilities and astroturf that the park uplifted not only them but also the whole area.

The Lord Mayor welcomed everyone and thanked Dublin City Council and the staff in parks development, especially John Tierney the new city manager. Eileen Brady the south-east area manager said that the area badly needed the upgrade and that it was fantastic that the local community got involved. Dermot Lacey said a few words and official proceedings ended with Nora Walsh of the local residents association asking everyone to enjoy the park. A green ribbon was then cut by the Lord Mayor.

The new park can only be described as a multicoloured funpark with a new floodlit astroturf play area for both football and basketball and various roundabouts and hanging frames for the younger ones. The money for the new park was set aside by the leader of Dublin City Council, Councillor Kevin Humphreys in Labour’s budget proposals. It cost €430,000 in all and was built by Dick Bridge of Thorntons. It took 18 months of time and effort for the transformation and it covers approximately 200 square metres.