Dublin Parks and Gardens

Phoenix Park

This is Dublin's playground - the largest urban enclosed park in Europe, with a circumference of 11km (7m) and a total area of 712 hectares (1,760 acres). Situated 3km (2m) west of the city centre. Ornamental gardens, nature trails, and broad expanses of grassland, separated by avenues of trees, including oak, beech, pine, chestnut, and lime. Livestock graze peacefully on pasturelands, deer roam the forested areas, and horses romp on polo fields.

The main entrance to the Phoenix Park is at Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, near Castleknock. There is no charge to enter the Phoenix Park.

Phone: (01)-6770095.

Garden of Remembrance

At the northern end of Parnell Square is a small, peaceful park, dedicated to the men and women who have died in pursuit of Irish freedom. The Garden of Remembrance marks the spot where several leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were held overnight before being taken to Kilmainham Gaol, and was also where the Irish Volunteers movement was formed in 1913.

Location: Parnell Square.
Opening Hours: Dawn-Dusk daily.
Admission: Free.

St. Stephen’s Green Top Attraction

St. Stephen's Green was enclosed in 1664. The 9 hectare(22 acre) park was laid out in its present form in 1880. Landscaped with flowerbeds, trees, a fountain and a lake, the green is dotted with memorials to eminent Dubliners. The 1887 bandstand is still the focal point for free daytime concerts in summer.

Opening hours: Daylight hours.

Iveagh Gardens

The Iveagh Gardens are among the finest and least known of Dublin’s parks and gardens. Designed in 1863 they include a rustic grotto, cascade, fountains, maze, rosarium, archery grounds, and woodlands.

Opening Times: Daylight hours

Merrion Square Top Attraction

Merrion Square is one of Dublin's largest and grandest Georgian squares. On three sides are Georgian Houses and on the other the garden of Leinster House, and two museums. Many of the houses predominantly used as office space - have plaques detailing the rich and famous who once lived in them. The attractive central park features colourful flower and shrub beds.

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