[3] The park was originally the site of the 1902 Cork International Exhibition, a world's fair showcasing the city's economy.

[2] After the exhibition, the grounds were converted into a public park, with a large pond and fountain as the main focus.

[2] The park was named for Edward Fitzgerald, the then incumbent Lord Mayor of Cork and proposer of the Cork International Exhibition.

[4][2] The park is approximately 12 acres in size and contains a pond, the Cork Public Museum, sculpture trail, bandstand, a café and a large children's play area.

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