http://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/AirfieldThis magnificent estate, looking out on the South Dublin Mountains, is open to the public from 10.00am -5.00pm, seven days a week, and bank holidays.Kids DublinParks & GardensFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Ardgillan_CastleArdgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries and is unique among Dublin’s Regional Parks for the magnificent views it enjoys.Historic SitesParks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Blessington_Street_Basin_Dublins_Secret_GardenLocated at the end of Blessington Street, a 10 minute walk from O'Connell Street, this former city reservoir is now a quiet haven for both visitors and local wildlife.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Bushy_ParkAlthough situated mainly in Terenure, it stretches into Rathfarnham.Kids DublinParks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Cabinteely_House_and_ParkThis magnificient 18th Century House was built by Robert Nugent, Earl Clare and is now owned by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Carmel_Duignans_GardenCarmel Duignan, a gardening writer and former television producer, has created a beautiful garden in the mild, maritime climate of south-east County Dublin.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Carysfort_Lodge_GardensCarysfort Lodge, home of Siobhan and David Dillon is an old-fashioned Regency house in a terrace close to the centre of Blackrock - a bustling suburb of Dublin.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Dodder_Valley_ParkLocated on the N81 at Firhouse. Shaped by the Dodder River, this wonderful linear park runs from the Dublin mountains through South Dublin.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Dublin_Castle_GardensDesigned in the style of ancient Celtic jewelery this large grass area lies on the site of the Black Pool or in Irish, Dubh Linn.Parks & GardensPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Dublin_Garden_GroupIreland is blessed with a mild and temperate climate, making it a plantsman's joy and allowing gardeners to grow a wide variety of plants and shrubs from all over the world, to exist side by side.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Dublin_ZooNo trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to its historic and beautiful Zoo.Kids DublinParks & GardensFamilyGirls WeekendVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Fernhill_GardensFernhill Gardens are 40 acres of parkland, woodland, rockery and watergarden privately owned and maintained .Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Fitzwilliam_SquareFitzwilliam Square is a small but historic Georgian square in the south of central Dublin, Ireland. It was the last of the five Georgian squares in Dublin to be built.Historic SitesParks & GardensPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Fr_Collins_ParkFather Collins Park, Dublin’s newest park, is a 52 acre contemporary park at the centre of a newly developing urban quarter called Dublin’s North Fringe.Kids DublinParks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Garden_of_RemembranceDesigned by Daithi Hanly and dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom.Historic SitesParks & GardensVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Griffeen_Valley_skateparkIn September 2006 South Dublin County Council opened Ireland’s first concrete skatepark in Griffeen Valley Park, Lucan.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Herbert_ParkHerbert Park is named after Sidney Herbert (1810-1861), the father of the Earl of Pembroke who, in 1903, offered the site to Pembroke Urban District Council for development as a public park.Parks & GardensHiking and Walkinghttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Killiney_Hill_ParkThe park was once part of the estate of Killiney Castle (now Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel) a prominent residence in the district.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/KnockroseKnockrose is situated 500 feet above sea level nestling on the shoulder of The Scalp, a geological feature formed by the melting waters of a glacier.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Marlay_ParkMarlay Park is a 300 acre (121 hectares) suburban public park located in Rathfarnham in the administrative area of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, in Co. Dublin, Ireland. Lying about ten kilometres (six miles) from Dublin city centre. The parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks. Recreational spaces include a nine hole par three golf course, tennis courts, BMX cycle track, fourteen football pitches, a cricket pitch, children’s playground and a miniature railway run by the Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers. There is also a craft courtyard with home craft shops and coffee shops.Parks & GardensTheatres & Venueshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Merrion_SquareThis elegant Square, adorned by an attractive public park, retains much of its Georgian character.Historic SitesLiterary DublinParks & GardensPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Mountjoy_SquareMountjoy Square, one of five Georgian squares in Dublin, Ireland, lies on the north side of the city just under a kilometre from the River LiffeyHistoric SitesParks & GardensPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/National_Botanic_GardensThe National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, were founded by the Royal Dublin Society in 1795.Dublin on a BudgetKids DublinParks & GardensFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Newbridge_House_and_FarmThis delightful 18th century manor is set on 350 acres of parkland, twelve miles north of the city centre and boasts one of the finest Georgian interiors in Ireland.Kids DublinParks & GardensFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/North_Bull_IslandA 300 hectare island in Dublin Bay formed after the construction of the Bull Wall in the 1820's.Kids DublinParks & GardensActivityFamilyhttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Old_Treasury_Buildings_-_Dublin_CastleThe old Treasury buildings were first built in 1717. During restoration work carried out by the Office of Public Works in 1986, the massive lower section of the Gunpowder Tower, Dublin Castle’s 13th century north-eastern corner bastion, was discovered. As a result of preservation work visitors can now see underground the substantial base of the tower, steps leading up to a postern gate, a section of the old town wall, part of the Viking defensive embankment and the River Poddle itself. Visitors on the internal Dublin Castle tour are taken down to see these remains.Historic SitesParks & GardensPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Pearse_MuseumA former school run by Patriot and Educationalist Patrick Pearse, it is now a museum in beautiful grounds. Attractions include exhibitions, a nature study room with attractive displays on Irish Flora & Fauna and an audio-visual show titled "This Man Kept a School".Dublin on a BudgetKids DublinMuseums & GalleriesParks & GardensFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Peoples_ParkThe People's Park is near Dun Laoghaire town centre, between Glasthule and the Seafront. It is approximately 2 hectares in extent.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Phoenix_ParkThe Phoenix Park is one of the largest and most magnificent city parks in Europe at 707 hectares. It is an historic landscape of international importance and one of the largest designed landscapes in any European city.Dublin on a BudgetParks & GardensActivityHiking and Walkinghttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Phoenix_Park_Visitor_CentreThe Phoenix Park is one of the largest and most magnificent city parks in Europe.Dublin on a BudgetKids DublinParks & GardensVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Primrose_HillPrimrose Hill is a Regency villa attributed to the architect James Gandon. Its political history is connected with Dr. Irwin and Eamon de Valera who was a frequent visitor to the house.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Rathfarnham_Castle_ParkIn recent years, this park in the heart of Rathfarnham village has been lovingly restored by the council to its former glory.Kids DublinParks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Rathmichael_Lodge_GardensRathmichael Lodge, a charming rambling house, situated between the mountains and the sea, has an enchanting 2.5ha old-world garden. It reflects the characters of Corinne and Richard Hewat and exudes atmosphere, fragrance and colour due, in part, to the over one hundred roses that grow there.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Sean_Walsh_ParkThis park is a wonderful amenity that is going from strength to strength with the recent development of the Garden for All Seasons, the continued improvement in the parks general accessibility, the upgrading of the lake and surrounds, the adjoining Tallaght Stadium and the newly constructed playground.Kids DublinParks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Shanganagh_Park_and_PlaygroundShanganagh Park & PlaygroundKids DublinParks & GardensSports & Activitieshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Skerries_MillsThe Skerries Mills industrial heritage centre and town park comprises a watermill, 5-sail windmill and 4-sail windmill with associated mill races, mill pond and wetlands.Historic SitesKids DublinParks & GardensVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/St_Stephens_GreenProbably Ireland's best known Victorian public park.Kids DublinParks & GardensPoints of InterestFamilyGirls WeekendVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/St_Annes_Park_and_Rose_GardensSt. Anne's Estate was the former Dublin home of the Guinness Family.Parks & GardensFamilyhttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/St_Audoens_ParkDeveloped in 1987, this small park is near Christchurch Cathedral between High Street and Cook Street.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/St_Patricks_ParkThe beautiful park itself is named after the nearby Cathedral of St Patrick and was laid out on the site of some of the worst slums in Dublin, if not in the whole of Northern Europe.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Talbot_Botanic_GardensIn the Talbot Botanic gardens,situated within Malahide Castle Demesne and containing almost 5,000 species,emphasis has been placed on Southern Hemisphere plants, particularly Australasian and Chilean species.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The_Croppies_AcreMemorial to the Croppy Boys of the 1798 rebellion. It is traditionally believed that the men of '98 were buried here after execution. Situated in front of Collins Barracks.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The_Dillon_GardenHelen Dillon is a world-renowned plantswoman, writer, lecturer and broadcaster.Parks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The_Iveagh_GardensThe Iveagh Gardens are among the finest and least known of Dublin's park and gardens.Dublin on a BudgetKids DublinParks & GardensPoints of InterestFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The LibertiesThe Liberties of Dublin, Ireland were jurisdictions that existed since the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century.Historic SitesParks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Tolka_ParkTolka Park is the Home of Shelbourne Football Club and the temporary home of Shamrock Rovers Football Club. Situated on Richmond Road in Drumcondra on Dublin's Northside it is easily accessible being just off Drumcondra road, which is the main road to the Airport.Parks & GardensSports & ActivitiesTheatres & Venueshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Tymon_Park_Playground_and_Woodland_Adventure_TrailTymon Park (Willington) Playground and Adventure Trail was opened in June 2005.Kids DublinParks & GardensFamilyhttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/War_Memorial_GardensThe War Memorial Gardens cover an area of the southern slopes of the Liffey opposite the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park.Dublin on a BudgetParks & GardensPoints of InterestVisitor Attractions