The Promanade
The Promenade
THE BIOSPHERE, THE MARTELLO TOWER & THRESHOLDS FROM THE SEA
Sandymount Strand is one of the most spectacular public spaces of Dublin.
When the tide is out, the strand is the BIGGER THAN Phoenix Park!
The Sandymount Beach Promenade runs parallel to the beach and is approximately 1 kilometre long with a 3.5 metre wide asphalt path. It is marked at its northern end by the ‘Awaiting the Mariner’ sculpture by the Mexican artist: Sebastian and ends at the south, close to the Merrion Gates.
The promenade in Sandymount is enjoyed not only by residents of the area, but by huge numbers of Dubliners and visitors. The numbers of visitors are increasing year on year. People love the incredible change each day as the tide comes in close to the edge of the promenade and goes out, forming an extraordinary, flat, sand area of huge dimensions.
As described by the Irish Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations, the inter-tidal land portion of South Bay, including the Sandymount Strand Biosphere, is an area of 7.25 Square Kilometres.
It is really interesting that Phoenix Park – biggest enclosed park in Europe - is 7.12 Square Kilometres - is smaller in area than Sandymount Beach!
This gift of Nature, this inter-tidal walkable portion of the beach provides an incredible sand landscape with a vast horizon - a destination, a water park, a wild bird sanctuary, a vantage point to watch the huge rising, Harvest moon.
A free gift of Nature!
When the tide goes out, an enormous, magic space of sand appears!
Along the Strand and Beach Road, ideas include:
Rewilding the Biosphere at points close to parking areas
Reviving the Martello Tower
Modifying access to the Strand
Transforming access to the Beach
Proposed new parking at Seán Moore Park