INCONSIDERATE parents and car-owning college students are labelled as killjoys by families with young children wishing to access the playground amenities at the beautifully appointed Castletroy Park. The purpose built car park has signage which clearly indicates that it it is for park users only.
However, complaints have been made to the Limerick Post that it is virtually impossible to find a space at specific times at school-times. Said one irate parent: “It is being used as a drop-off and collection point for students at Castletroy College.
“There is a constant stream of school-bound traffic both in and out of the car park, which in itself, presents a danger to parents with children wishing to avail of the play area”.
When the Limerick Post arrived on one afternoon, the car park was completely full (see picture), yet there wasn’t a child or parent to be seen in the vicinity.
Two adults were spotted walking in the park.
A woman driver, with two children in the back seat, failed to find a parking spot and drove on.
On another visit, a similar situation existed.
A park attendant explained to the Limerick Post that there were periods each weekday when parents avoided taking their children to the playground because of the difficulty in securing a car space.
“As you can see, the car park is now full but hardly a person in sight.
“There are even students with their own cars and who leave them here all day.
“It is most unfair...this facility was specifically built for families with young children and those who want to take a leisurely stroll. It is like this at mornings, lunch time and early afternoons”.
A spokesperson for Limerick County Council confirmed they had received complaints from visitors to Castletroy Park.
At the time of going to press, The Limerick Post awaits a response from Castletroy College.