Reenagross " The Headland of The Crosses" or "The Muddy Point"
was a park that was developed by the Marquis of Landsdown from a sandbank
and a waterlogged piece of his estate, almost 200 years ago.

Sixty years ago the park was leased to the Kenmare development association for a nominal rent of ten shillings.
In more recent times the Kerry County Council hold the lease and are responsible for the maintenance of the park.

The Salt Lagoon

The main entrance is across from the pier road on the Kenmare side of the suspension bridge.
If you walk towards the park there is a fine 5 foot high wall where lime like plants
like the pink flowered Calamint and the Rusty-back fern are growing.

Following the path way with it's tall
private hedge, on the left the majestic Park Hotel and on the right a fine lagoon where a extensive, soft mudflat is
exposed when the tide is out, you will meet the gates of the park.

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