Below you will find a list of Parks and Gardens in Dublin
City and the surrounding regions. Click on the 'more information'
tab in order to find out more about any of them.
Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden) |
Blessington Street,
Dublin 7
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Located 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.
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21 Library Road, Shankill
County Dublin
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Carmel Duignan, a gardening writer and former television producer, has created a beautiful garden in the mild, maritime climate of south-east County Dublin.
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49 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock
County Dublin
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Carysfort 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.
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Rathfarnham
Dublin 14
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Located on the N81 at Firhouse. Shaped by the Dodder River, this wonderful linear park runs from the Dublin mountains through South Dublin. Historically, the Dodder and its tributaries have provided an essential source of water to the citizens of Dublin. The ...
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Knockcree,
Glenamuck Road,
Carrickmines
Dublin 18
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Ireland’s best private gardens in the greater Dublin area.
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Phoenix Park,
Dublin 8
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No trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to its historic and beautiful Zoo. Close to the City in the vast Phoenix Park, a wander around the 60 acres will take you on a voyage from the fringes of the Artic, to the Plains of Africa, via the Indian ...
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Fernhill,
Sandyford,
County Dublin
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Fernhill Gardens are 40 acres of parkland, woodland, rockery and watergarden privately owned and maintained .
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Parnell Square East,
Dublin 1
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Designed by Daithi Hanly and dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom.The large sculpture by Oisin Kelly is based on the theme of the "Children of Lir". The garden is intended as a place of quiet remembrance and ...
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Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
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Herbert 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. The famous Dublin International Trades Exhibition was held on the ...
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The Scalp, Kilternan
Dublin 18
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Knockrose 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. Tom and Trish Farrell are the owners and custodians of this beautifully cultivated unique garden, which is ...
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Merrion Square
Dublin 2
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This elegant Square, adorned by an attractive public park, retains much of its Georgian character.Inset in the railings is the restored Rutland Fountain. Plaques on the walls of the Georgian mansions recall famous occupants, for example Daniel O'Connell, ...
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Glasnevin,
Dublin 9
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The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, were founded by the Royal Dublin Society in 1795.The Gardens, 19.5 hectares on the south bank of the Tolka contain many attractive features including an arboretum, sensory garden, rock garden and burren area, large ...
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Bull Island
Dollymount
Dublin 5
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A 300 hectare island in Dublin Bay formed after the construction of the Bull Wall in the 1820's.It is now a Nature Reserve and Bird Sanctuary of international importance with up to 25,000 wading birds using the area in Winter.Opening Times:Visitors ...
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Dublin 8
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The Phoenix Park is one of the largest and most magnificent city parks in Europe. A lively and entertaining exhibition on the history and wildlife of the Phoenix Park is on display in the Visitors Centre. Here visitors can receive information and enjoy a ...
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Phoenix Park Visitor Centre |
Phoenix Park,
Dublin 8
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The Phoenix Park is one of the largest and most magnificent city parks in Europe. A lively and entertaining exhibition on the history and wildlife of the Phoenix Park is on display in the Visitor Centre. Here visitors can receive information and enjoy a ...
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Dublin
contains many fine parks and gardens. In addition to the fine
Georgian Squares, such as Merrion Square and Stephens Green,
that provide refuge from the busy city streets, Dublin has
many large public parks and gardens, and botanical gardens.