Parks & Gardens

Dublin’s numerous parks and gardens are the life and lungs of the city. The 2,000 hectares of green space range from the historic Phoenix Park, to nature reserves, Georgian Squares and sports grounds. A retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern day City life, Dublin’s Parks and Gardens provide unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and exercise in the heart of the capital!

  • Ardgillan Castle

    Ardgillan Castle

    Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, County Dublin

    Ardgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries and is unique ... Find out more »

  • Airfield

    Airfield

    Upper Kilmacud Road, Dundrum Dublin 14

    This magnificent estate, looking out on the South Dublin Mountains, is open to the public from ... Find out more »

  • Dublin Zoo

    Dublin Zoo

    Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

    No trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to its historic and beautiful Zoo. Close to ... Find out more »

  • Garden of Remembrance

    Garden of Remembrance

    Parnell Square East, Dublin 1

    Designed by Daithi Hanly and dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the ... Find out more »

  • National Botanic Gardens

    National Botanic Gardens

    Glasnevin, Dublin 9

    The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, were founded by the Royal Dublin Society in ... Find out more »

  • Newbridge House and Farm

    Newbridge House and Farm

    Newbridge Demense, Donabate, County Dublin

    This delightful 18th century manor is set on 350 acres of parkland, twelve miles north of the ... Find out more »

  • Phoenix Park

    Phoenix Park

    Dublin 8

    The Phoenix Park is one of the largest and most magnificent city parks in Europe. A lively and ... Find out more »

  • Phoenix Park Visitor Centre

    Phoenix Park Visitor Centre

    Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

    The Phoenix Park is one of the largest and most magnificent city parks in Europe. A lively and ... Find out more »

  • Skerries Mills

    Skerries Mills

    Skerries County Dublin

    The Skerries Mills industrial heritage centre and town park comprises a watermill, 5-sail ... Find out more »

  • St Stephen's Green

    St Stephen's Green

    Dublin 2

    Probably Ireland's best known Victorian public park. This 9 hectare park is a sanctuary from ... Find out more »

  • The Iveagh Gardens

    The Iveagh Gardens

    Clonmel Street Dublin 2

    The Iveagh Gardens are among the finest and least known of Dublin's park and gardens. They ... Find out more »

  • War Memorial Gardens

    War Memorial Gardens

    South Circular Road, Islandbridge Dublin 8

    The War Memorial Gardens cover an area of c8ha on the southern slopes of the Liffey opposite the ... Find out more »

  • Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden)

    Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden)

    Blessington Street, Dublin 7

    Located at the end of Blessington Street, a 10 minute walk from O'Connell Street, this former ... Find out more »

  • Carmel Duignan's Garden

    Carmel Duignan's Garden

    21 Library Road, Shankill County Dublin

    Carmel Duignan, a gardening writer and former television producer, has created a beautiful ... Find out more »

  • Carysfort Lodge

    Carysfort Lodge

    49 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock County Dublin

    Carysfort Lodge, home of Siobhan and David Dillon is an old-fashioned Regency house in a terrace ... Find out more »

  • Dublin Garden Group

    Dublin Garden Group

    Knockcree, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines Dublin 18

    Ireland’s best private gardens in the greater Dublin area. Find out more »

  • Fernhill Gardens

    Fernhill Gardens

    Fernhill, Sandyford, County Dublin

    Fernhill Gardens are 40 acres of parkland, woodland, rockery and watergarden privately owned and ... Find out more »

  • Herbert Park

    Herbert Park

    Ballsbridge Dublin 4

    Herbert Park is named after Sidney Herbert (1810-1861), the father of the Earl of Pembroke who, ... Find out more »

  • Knockrose

    Knockrose

    The Scalp, Kilternan Dublin 18

    Knockrose is situated 500 feet above sea level nestling on the shoulder of The Scalp, a ... Find out more »

  • Merrion Square

    Merrion Square

    Merrion Square Dublin 2

    This elegant Square, adorned by an attractive public park, retains much of its Georgian ... Find out more »

  • North Bull Island

    North Bull Island

    Bull Island Dollymount Dublin 5

    A 300 hectare island in Dublin Bay formed after the construction of the Bull Wall in the ... Find out more »

  • Primrose Hill

    Primrose Hill

    Primrose Lane, Lucan County Dublin

    Primrose Hill is a Regency villa attributed to the architect James Gandon. Its political history ... Find out more »

  • Rathmichael Lodge

    Rathmichael Lodge

    Ballybride Road, Shankill County Dublin

    Rathmichael Lodge, a charming rambling house, situated between the mountains and the sea, has an ... Find out more »

  • St. Anne's Park & Rose Gardens

    St. Anne's Park & Rose Gardens

    Raheny, Dublin 5

    St. Anne's Estate was the former Dublin home of the Guinness Family. It was acquired in 1939 by ... Find out more »

  • St. Audoen's Park

    St. Audoen's Park

    High Street, Dublin 8

    Developed in 1987, this small park is near Christchurch Cathedral between High Street and Cook ... Find out more »

  • Talbot Botanic Gardens

    Talbot Botanic Gardens

    Malahide Castle, County Dublin

    In the Talbot Botanic gardens,situated within Malahide Castle Demesne and containing almost ... Find out more »

  • The Dillon Garden

    The Dillon Garden

    45 Sandford Road, Ranelagh Dublin 6

    Helen Dillon is a world-renowned plantswoman, writer, lecturer and broadcaster. With her husband ... Find out more »