This charming and leafy oasis right in the heart of Wexford town has so much to offer. Children love it - and rightly so as it is, officially, Wexford's children's park. Adults love it, many remembering the happy days they spent there in their youth. Working together we want to give the park a make-over and get folks to realise what a gem they have on their doorstep. WE WANT THE KIDS TO RECLAIM THE PARK!
So how did Redmond Park or, to give its official title, the Children's Memorial Park, come to be where it is? A declaration of trust made on 16th September 1933 stated that certain lands and a building acquired at Spawell Road be turned into a public park for the children of Wexford. The park would also serve to commemorate Major Willie Redmond M.O. Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Redmond died in the Great War, having been injured in the Battle of Messines, on 7th June 1917. Trustees were appointed and entrusted with the job of maintaining and improving the park. At some later time the duties of the trust were taken over by Wexford Borough Council. The latter now looks after the upkeep of the park and is responsible for ensuring that the park operates within the terms of the trust. In Spring 2011 a volunteer group consisting of local residents undertook to work with WBC to help maintain and promote the park.
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