The University of Limerick sits on a 149 hectare (368 acres) campus comprising 47 hectares (116 acres) on the north bank and 102 hectares (251 acres) on the south bank. With the completion of the extension to the Glucksman Library in June 2018, the gross area of all buildings on campus is 257,870m² (2.7 million square feet).

 The Buildings and Estates Department is responsible for the development and upkeep of the campus landscape including its external sports facilities. The University's in-house Grounds Staff and external Contractors carry out these works.

The development of the University has been guided by the preparation of Physical Development Plans at strategic times. Consideration and assessment of the landscape context of development has been an integral part of these plans. The priority given to the landscape through the University's development has resulted in a high quality attractive and pleasant environment, which has become a major asset to the Campus.

Water plays an important part in the University landscape	With the addition of the North Bank Campus the River Shannon becomes a central focus within the Campus. Integration with the existing landscape and management of this natural element, primarily to protect the river, meadows and alluvial woodland becomes a challenging and exciting prospect for future.	Dromroe village landscape. Winner ILI awards 2004  Landscape Architects, Brady Shipman Martin
View of West Park	Winter sun at the Millstream	Kilmurry Village

In addition to the landscape the Buildings & Estates Department is responsible for the provision, 
upkeep and maintenance of the outdoor sports facilities.

These include the athletics track, all weather pitch, tennis courts and over 12 hectares of high quality sports fields.  Together with the Arena these areas allow the University to provide excellent sport and recreational facilities for the campus community and allows for the hosting of several high profile sport events.

The new Engineering Research Building integrates with the  existing parkland landscape of  the north park.