Burgess Park (Athlone)

Burgess Park is a public park in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland.^[1][2] The park is located in the townland of Goldenisland (Kilmaine), on the banks of the River Shannon, which forms the border with County Roscommon.^[3][4][5][6]

Burgess Park
Burgess Park
Location	Athlone, County Westmeath
Coordinates	53°25′16″N 7°56′13″W

The park contains a memorial garden, playground, walking trails and recreational areas.^[7][8][9]

History

In December 2015, the park suffered flooding damage following Storm Frank, which saw the water levels of the River Shannon rise, causing flooding in several places along its banks.^[10]

A memorial garden was planted in 2016, to celebrate the centenary of the Easter Rising.^{[citation needed]}

On 28 May 2020, a protest organized by Gemma O'Doherty were held at the park. The protests were in response to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic lockdown, which protestors described as being 'unlawful.^[11]