Herzog Park
Herzog Park is a park located in Rathgar, Dublin.53°18′37″N 6°16′32″W / 53.31028°N 6.27556°W
History
Dublin Corporation acquired the site in 1954 on a long term lease. However, the modern park was set out in 1985 by the Parks Department and was then known as Orwell Quarry Park.[1]
The park was renamed in 1995 in honour of Chaim Herzog, President of Israel, who grew up in Dublin. The renaming of the park also coincided with the tri-millennium of Jerusalem.[1]
Sports Facilities
Herzog Park is home to Rathgar Tennis Club and has 10 all weather floodlit tennis courts, a tennis wall and a clubhouse.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Herzog Park | Dublin City Council". www.dublincity.ie. Retrieved 2018-05-26.
- ^ "Rathgar Tennis and Bowling Club". Retrieved 2018-05-06.