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Hollywood Forest Park

Hollywood Forest Park is located between Scotstown and Ballinode villages approximately 7 kilometres north west of Monaghan Town.

Good to know

Where
Monaghan Tourist Office, Monaghan Town, Monaghan (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
Check admission price
Ages
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated
Official site

Opening hours

Status
ScheduleOpen at any hour, with no gate, ticket desk or closing time.

What to expect

Hollywood Forest Park is located between Scotstown and Ballinode villages approximately 7 kilometres north west of Monaghan Town. A local voluntary committee purchased the lake and surrounds in 1969 and since then have developed the park to include facilities such as nature walks, children's playground, picnic areas, it is also possible to swim, fish and go boating.

More information

Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Attractions

Categories

  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Fishing
  • Angling
  • Swimming
  • Swimming Pools and Water Park
  • Venue
  • Walking
  • Forest Park
  • Park and Forest Walk
  • Public Park
  • Nature and Wildlife

Family practicalities

  • Toilets

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Location

Monaghan Tourist Office, Monaghan Town, Monaghan

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