This innovative new play park for the Docklands Development in Dublin will set a new benchmark for the design of public play environments. Following an extensive consultation, process, involving creative workshops and public events, the designs have been enthusiastically received and Chimney Park is due to open spring 2009.

Called Chimney Park after the vast brick chimney that dominates the site, the park includes many unique features specially designed for it. These include large sculptural climbing "trees" - based on plasticene models made by local children. Subtle handholds made from specially moulded bricks provide a climbing challenge around the base of the chimney.

Sand and water play is facilitated by a 'delta' where flowing water can be controlled using dams and channels whilst at the opposite end of the site an 18m long wall made from zig-zagging mirrored panels will reflect light and movement back into the park.

Exciting and personal images conjured up in group poems written by local people will be engraved into the stone seating throughout scheme.