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'''Marlay Park''' ({{lga|Páirc Mharlaí}}) is a {{convert|121|ha|acre}} [[suburban]] [[public park]] located in [[Rathfarnham]] in [[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. Lying about {{convert|9|km|mi|abbr=off|spell=in}} from [[Dublin city centre]], the parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks. Recreational spaces include a nine-hole, par-three [[golf]] course (reopened in 2010 after redesign and rebuild), [[tennis]] courts, six [[Association football|soccer pitches]], five [[Gaelic football|GAA pitches]], a cricket pitch,a dog park, two children's [[playground]]s and a [[rail transport modelling|miniature railway]] run by the Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers.{{cite web |title=Marlay Park Facilities |publisher=[[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council]] |url=http://www.dlrcoco.ie/Parks/marlay_information.html |access-date=2010-07-05 |archive-date=30 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100830015137/http://www.dlrcoco.ie/Parks/marlay_information.html |url-status=dead }} There is also a craft courtyard with home craft shops and a coffee shop.

'''Marlay Park''' ({{lga|Páirc Mharlaí}}) is a {{convert|121|ha|acre}} [[suburban]] [[public park]] located in [[Rathfarnham]] in [[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. Lying about {{convert|9|km|mi|abbr=off|spell=in}} from [[Dublin city centre]], the parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks. Recreational spaces include a nine-hole, par-three [[golf]] course (reopened in 2010 after redesign and rebuild), [[tennis]] courts, six [[Association football|soccer pitches]], five [[Gaelic football|GAA pitches]], a cricket pitch, a dog park, two children's [[playground]]s and a [[rail transport modelling|miniature railway]] run by the Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers.{{cite web |title=Marlay Park Facilities |publisher=[[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council]] |url=http://www.dlrcoco.ie/Parks/marlay_information.html |access-date=2010-07-05 |archive-date=30 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100830015137/http://www.dlrcoco.ie/Parks/marlay_information.html |url-status=dead }} There is also a craft courtyard with home craft shops and a coffee shop.

Dublin County Council acquired the land in 1972 and developed it as a regional park. Opened in 1975, it is now administered by [[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council]].{{cite web |title=History of Marlay House |publisher=Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council |url=http://www.dlrcoco.ie/CCDA/Parks/Marlayhsehistory.htm |access-date=2008-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930154919/http://www.dlrcoco.ie/CCDA/Parks/Marlayhsehistory.htm |archive-date=2007-09-30 }} [[Dublin Bus]] serves the park directly with the 16 bus, but the following bus is within walking distance: 14 directly to the city centre. The 75 bus goes to [[Dún Laoghaire]].{{cite web | title = Dublin Bus Route 16 | publisher = [[Dublin Bus]] | date = 2015-10-21 | url = http://www.dublinbus.ie/your_journey/viewer.asp?placeName=Marley%20Grange&SelectedRoute=16 | access-date = 2015-10-21 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070928021339/http://www.dublinbus.ie/your_journey/viewer.asp?placeName=Marley%20Grange&SelectedRoute=16 | archive-date = 28 September 2007 | url-status = dead }} Since 2000 Marlay Park has become a popular [[music venue]] with a maximum capacity of 40,000{{cite web |author=MCD Productions |title=Event Management Plan |publisher=[[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council]] |date=29 March 2018 |page=7 |url=https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/planning/oel0218/supporting_documents/Marlay%20Park%20Concerts%20%20Longitude%20Draft%20EMP.pdf |access-date=12 July 2018 }} featuring both renowned national and international performers.

Dublin County Council acquired the land in 1972 and developed it as a regional park. Opened in 1975, it is now administered by [[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council]].{{cite web |title=History of Marlay House |publisher=Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council |url=http://www.dlrcoco.ie/CCDA/Parks/Marlayhsehistory.htm |access-date=2008-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930154919/http://www.dlrcoco.ie/CCDA/Parks/Marlayhsehistory.htm |archive-date=2007-09-30 }} [[Dublin Bus]] serves the park directly with the 16 bus, but the following bus is within walking distance: 14 directly to the city centre. The 75 bus goes to [[Dún Laoghaire]].{{cite web | title = Dublin Bus Route 16 | publisher = [[Dublin Bus]] | date = 2015-10-21 | url = http://www.dublinbus.ie/your_journey/viewer.asp?placeName=Marley%20Grange&SelectedRoute=16 | access-date = 2015-10-21 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070928021339/http://www.dublinbus.ie/your_journey/viewer.asp?placeName=Marley%20Grange&SelectedRoute=16 | archive-date = 28 September 2007 | url-status = dead }} Since 2000 Marlay Park has become a popular [[music venue]] with a maximum capacity of 40,000{{cite web |author=MCD Productions |title=Event Management Plan |publisher=[[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council]] |date=29 March 2018 |page=7 |url=https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/planning/oel0218/supporting_documents/Marlay%20Park%20Concerts%20%20Longitude%20Draft%20EMP.pdf |access-date=12 July 2018 }} featuring both renowned national and international performers.