DUBLIN PARKS
Killiney Hill Park
Killiney Hill and Dalkey Hill form part of Killiney Hill Park, a small public park overlooking both Dalkey and Killiney villages.
The Park was dedicated to public use in 1887 by Prince Albert Victor of Wales, in memory of Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, and called Victoria Hill.
Killiney Hill is a popular destination for walkers and hikers availing of the spectacular views, over the surrounding areas: Dublin to the northwest, the Irish Sea and the mountains of Wales (on a clear day) to the east and southeast, and Bray Head and the Wicklow Mountains to the south.
Farmleigh House Park
Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
A historic house holding important collections, an art gallery, a working farm, and the official Irish State guest house, Farmleigh House and Estate is open seven days a week. An estate of seventy-eight acres situated to the north-west of Dublin’s Phoenix Park, Farmleigh provides accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests of the nation. As a historic house, Farmleigh remains a unique representation of its heyday, the Edwardian period, and houses important artworks and furnishings, as well as the Benjamin Iveagh collection of rare books, bindings, and manuscripts which is held in the Library. The extensive pleasure grounds feature walled and sunken gardens, and scenic lakeside walks.
The Estate also boasts a working farm with a herd of Kerry Black cows. Farmleigh is managed by the Office of Public Works. Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of Farmleigh House that takes you from the eighteenth century, when building commenced, right up to the present day.
Access to the House is by guided tour. Tours are available from Monday to Sunday between 10.00 and 17.30 with the last entry at 16.30.
Irish National War Memorial Gardens
Island Bridge, Ushers, Dublin
The Irish National War Memorial Gardens is an Irish war memorial in Islandbridge, Dublin, dedicated “to the memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who gave their lives in the Great War, 1914–1918”, out of over 300,000 Irishmen who served in all armies.
Mountjoy Square Park
Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1
Located in the centre of Mountjoy Square, once Dublin’s premier Georgian area, and comprising 1.8 hectares, this park was originally created by the Developer of the Square, Luke Gardiner, Lord Mountjoy around 1800, as part of his grand concept which envisaged the great sweep of Gardiner Street down to the Custom House.
While the Square was upgraded in the late 1980’s, its full potential as a Georgian Park must await the relocation of the existing all-weather sports area currently under active consideration by the City Council.
Albert College Park/Hamstead Park
Albert College Park is a public park owned by Dublin City Council and managed by the Council’s Parks and Landscape Services Division. It is located on the Ballymun Road in Glasnevin next to Dublin City University and is often called an oasis in the city. The National Tennis Centre is based in Albert College Park.
Ardgillan Castle and Demesne
Strifeland, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
The park area is the property of Fingal County Council and was opened to the public as a regional park in June 1985. Preliminary works were carried out prior to the opening in order to transform what had been an arable farm, into a public park. Five miles of footpaths were provided throughout the demesne, some by opening old avenues, while others were newly constructed. They now provide a system of varied and interesting woodland, walks and vantage points from which to enjoy breath-taking views of the sea, the coastline and surrounding countryside. A sign-posted cycle route through the park since June 2009 means that cyclists can share the miles of walking paths with pedestrians.
Blessington Street Park/Basin
Blessington Street Park, Dublin 7.
This quiet haven in a bustling metropolis provides a secret garden for local residents and visitors alike. Measuring 0.75 hectares the park is located in the heart of Dublin’s north inner city, within easy walking distance of O’Connell Street. The park provides a vital green retreat for the local residents and large student population in this vibrant area of the city, where park users can relax, play, exercise and enjoy the picturesque mature trees and flower displays. The park also provides a pleasant route on the way to and from the adjacent Public Library on The North Circular Road. The on-going commitment of the Parks Service to maintain the high standard of floral displays and seasonal tree interest together with the addition of new play areas means the park is increasing in popularity among the local community.
Blackrock Park
14 Rock Rd, Intake, Dublin
Blackrock Park is a pleasant green area overlooking Dublin Bay, in Blackrock County Dublin, and boasts a well equipped children’s playground, cycle path and trees.
There is also a picturesque pond containing a small island, and swans can regularly been seen there. The Peace Fountain in the pond was constructed in 1986 to mark International Year for Peace.
Corkagh Park
Naas Rd, Newlands Cross, Dublin 22
Corkagh Park is a park situated near Clondalkin in Dublin and along the N7 road. The River Camac flows through it, and within the grounds of the park there are fishing ponds. A caravan park can be found near the parks N7 entrance.
Cabinteely Park
Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
The Japanese style Cafe in the Cabinteely Park is open all day and is such an idyllic spot to stop off and enjoy some food or coffee in the beautiful southside suburb. Located in the stunning setting of Cabinteely Park, depending on the weather you can dine inside in the warm atmosphere or al fresco beside the waterfall. A wide lunch and tea menu is available as well as Japanese cuisine. A fantastic quirky café for catching up with friends over some delicious homemade treats.
Cabinteely Park spans 45 hectares, and includes a children’s playground. It is a good place to look for rare birds such as the great spotted woodpecker. Nearby, Kilbogget Park hosts rugby, soccer, gaelic clubs and pitches, as well as a recreational area with floodlit car parking & paths.
Fr Collins Park
Hole in The Wall Rd, Grange, Donaghmede, Co. Dublin
Father Collins Park is a public park located in Dublin, Ireland, near the boundary of Dublin city and Fingal. Its official address is Donaghmede, and it is located near the new development at Clongriffin, with Balgriffin a little to the west. It is owned and managed by Dublin City Council.
Dartmouth Square
Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Dartmouth Square is a Victorian square near Ranelagh, in D6, Dublin. It is near the Leeson Street bridge over the Grand Canal, between Upper Leeson Street and Ranelagh Road. Dartmouth Square has a simple layout, including a low granite plinth wall, a pergola and its walkway, and trees which enclose the space.
Eamon Ceannt Park
Eamonn Ceannt Park, Clogher Rd, Crumlin, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 12
The park is named after one of the executed leaders of the 1916 Rising. The park is located between Sundrive Road and Clogher Road. Extending to 17 hectares (42 acres), the park was developed in the 1960’s and includes an athletic track, veledrome, playing fields, tennis courts and children’s playground.
Fairview Park
Fairview, Dublin
Situated in the heart of Fairview between the DART line and Tolka, this 20 hectares park is noted for its seasonal bedding displays but also has valuable playing fields, a children’s playground and tree-lined walks. Originally a tidal mud flat which was used for land fill in the early 1900’s, the park was developed in the late 1920’s with Bye Laws formally adopted by the Corporation in 1934.
Across the Fairview Road is Bram Stoker Park at Marino Crescent named in memory of the writer who was born at No. 15 and which was acquired by the Corporation in the mid 1980’s.
Griffith Park
27 St Michael’s Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Situated on the Tolka River between Glasnevin and Drumcondra and just downstream from the National Botanic Gardens, the park extends to 7.5 hectares. The site was originally a landfill until the 1930’s when the eastern end of the park was first developed. The River was realigned in the late 1930’s with further work providing a paddling pool in the 1950’s. The last section of the park at the Mobhi Road end was developed in the mid 1950’s and today the park with its fine trees, flower garden, pleasant riverside walks and well-used modern playground (added in the mid-1990’s) is one of the premier north city parks.
Recent improvement works include the new pedestrian bridge completed in 2004 and re-contouring of riverside areas to prevent flooding. The children’s playground was upgraded in 2005.
Harolds Cross Park
Harolds Cross
This 1.25 hectare (3 acres) park was developed in 1894 by the Rathmines / Rathgar Commissioners and officially opened on May 1st 1894. The site of the park was used as commonage from medieval times. Designed by William Sheppard and Sons, “specialists in new parks and dripping pools” and costing £700 to construct, the park is essentially Victorian with a mixture of formal and natural styles. Dublin City Council took over the park in 1934 and has developed flower gardens and a play area while retaining the original design.
Irishtown Nature Park
Irishtown Nature Park is a small man-made park between Irishtown and Sandymount Strand in Dublin 4, Ireland that offers several kilometers of walking trails along the Poolbeg Peninsula
Tymon Park Tallaght
Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
Tymon Park is a valuable resource for the local communities and the surrounding hinterland. It provides opportunities for a wide range o f outdoor active and passive recreational activities for all age groups including walking, jogging and participation in active sport, principally field sports. It is a popular venue for many public events such as tournaments, band recitals, film/television shoots, family festivals in the summer, cross country races and circus performances. Tymon Park Forest is designed to produce a rich and diverse woodland landscape for a total o f 125 different species. It includes four stands of predominantly mature beech with the greater proportion o f the woodlands consist of randomly grouped and intimate mixtures of predominantly broadleaf species including beech, poplar, ash, chestnut, willow, maples, sycamore and birch. Alder, hazel, and hawthorn predominate as woodland margin. The has a number of woodland trails which include the provision of way-markers and signs to guide the visitor along woodland trails with on-site interpretation o f woodland features where appropriate. Tymon Park is fortunate to have a supply of water from the River Poddle. The park features two lakes with interconnecting water features.