Perfect park for walking/cycling any time of the year, specially during summer time!…read more Sometimes I think it is not well-kept by the city council - some parts of it really deserve some attention... but the place looks lovely anyway. If you start from the Booterstown station you can have a view of Howth. There is a Martelo tower on the way to Blackrock. There's a lovely small lake with a little house in the middle. A flock of swans are always around. On summer days bring a book and enjoy yourself a little. A walk for Sandymount to Blackrock is about one hour and the view is just lovely all the way.

Blackrock Park is a space of sloping greenery and water overlooked by the DART-line. It's home to…read morea flock of swans (nastier than they look!) and an island in the middle of its small lake. The fountain which sprouts from the lake is known as the 'Peace Fountain' and was constructed in 1986 to mark the International Year for Peace. Has to be said though - the park itself is a little on the dilapidated side. The Blackrock area boasts a number of large offices blocks so you'll often see suited ladies and gents taking a break at lunchtime and enjoying the tranquillity of the park. You can peer at them as you whizz by next time on the DART. History buffs may be interested to know that Rock Road, which runs alongside the park, is said to be one of the oldest roads in the country. Apparently it was part of the ancient Slighe Chualann which was constructed by a King's order several centuries before St. Patrick!

A very scenic and peaceful park, located close to UCD and Mount Anville. Climb the hill to enter…read morethe gates, and take a walk around, escaping the noise of the traffic outside or attempt the exercise points located in the park (there are bars for pushups, pullups etc.). This park is a favourite of both old and young, because of its unspoiled beauty and wide open spaces. Many joggers use this park, and there is a cycle track running throughout. A lovely green area in the heart of dublin.

Love this park. A…read morehuge children's playground including a zip line (very cool), grounds that are immaculately maintained and a few bits if art scattered around for good measure. Also noteworthy - the sand pit in the playground, it includes a water fountain, diggers and an Archimedes screw.... brilliant, my lad loves it.

Lovely park in Dublin, with dog off a leash section, play area and Cabinteely house. It has a Cafe…read moreand Japanese garden as well. As David said, it seems more controlled and in better care than most parks. Always plenty of walkers around but for runners like myself, it is one of the most hilly parks in Dublin, we relatively few long flat sections. Good workout overall!

Killiney Hill is an absolute must see if you're visiting the area. It's beautiful and flowing with…read morehistory. There's many different routes to get to the obelisk at the top, but you can't go wrong with any of them

One of my favorite spots in Ireland thus far! A total locals spot to go walking and see some…read morewonderful views. This place is incredibly dog friendly (off leash) so you will be greeted by dozens of furry pups running around. There is a slight uphill climb on the trail at one point but it is paved and not too bad overall. Once you get to the top there are wonderful 360 views of the city, and the water including a beautiful obelisk on the top of the hill. You can see Wales from a distance, the city of Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. Highly recommend this spot, especially if you want to escape touristy Dublin.

The Peoples Park is a nice clean park. Great for a lazy summers day, especially with Teddy's famous…read moreice cream and the sea side just out the back. It gets busy on Sundays for the Farmers Market(11-4) which has a great and varied selection of food from all over. Can be a bit twee, but that goes with the territory at these things. It's not just restricted to food though, there are some cracking bookstalls and a few craft ones too. This is where I discovered Paulo Coelho, I'm in debt. Now, to business. Traditionally there are three days a year in which Dun Laoghaire stops hovering on the verge of crap and makes the great leap forward into being the greatest place in the world. The Festival of World Cultures, although it's just two days this year(29/30th Aug), is the best weekend in Dublin. Sun, sea, hippies, pints and banging samba drums all for free(except pints of course, but where there's a will...). It's pure awesome, and the Park is one of the festivals main hubs. Love it.

The People's Park in Dun Laoghaire is a charming little patch of greenery overlooking the…read morecoastline. It's the perfect place for lazing about on a sunny day. It boasts some cute little tearooms and one of the few Sunday farmers markets on the southside (though I'm open to correction on this one). There's a mellow buzz in the air during the market and even if you're not hungry, you're sure to snack on some of the fudge, falafel or fruit that the traders have to offer before leaving. Tends to be happy families in here on a sunny Sunday and there is often some impromptu entertainment in the offing too. It's picturesque and nautically themed with a boat overflowing with flowers at the entrance.

What I don't understand about this place is the fact that it apparently makes sense to have a…read morenature reserve (a teeny tiny one I might add) squished between a fairly busy main road and the DART tracks. OK, Tweety and all his mates have a lovely view of the sea, but what good is that when they're choking on petrol fumes? Not to mention quenching their thirst in a disgustingly polluted streamy thing that barely merits the name. I reckon the County Council must secretly have it in for them...

The southern shore of Dublin Bay was once fringed with salt marshes, coastal lands rich in marine…read moreand bird life. Booterstown marsh is the last remaining section of marshland left in Dublin, now a protected ecological nature reserve and bird sanctuary. Brambles, thistles and bindweeds grow right up to the wall along the Rock Road, a natural protection against the intrusion of people or predatory animals into the marsh, though the evidence of human influence is depressingly prominent in the number of torn plastic bags, drinks cans and the odd shopping trolley that litters the area. Watercress, wild celery and a range of grasses and reeds are the most prolific of the plantlife that thrives in the silty ponds. During the summer, wild flowers like buttercups, foxgloves and mauve sea aster can be seen. The soft mud on the surface of the marsh is home to freshwater molluscs and worms, and the moist conditions are ideal for insects like mosquitoes and midges. The insects in turn attract the birds - mallards and moorhens are common, and you are almost guaranteed to spot at least one heron, who use the marsh for roosting. Oystercatchers and wading birds come here to feed, and in the summer, swallows and swifts come to feast on the flying insects. The best place to view the birds is from the main road, or get up even closer by peeking over the low wall on the Booterstown DART Station northbound platform.

Nice park with an enclosed dog park to allow off lead. It's an interesting walk through woodland…read moreand open areas and a coffee shop to recharge. The market was a disappointment with fewer stalls than expected and nowhere near as good as others in Temple Bar, Farmleigh and Dun Laoighre. Parking available but gets busy later in the morning so arrive around 10 in my view.

Marlay Park is a 121 hectares suburban public park located in Rathfarnham in Dún…read moreLaoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland. Lying about nine kilometres from Dublin city centre, the parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks.

Our tour group had the fish and turkey, and both were excellent and very fresh! We had the Greek…read moresalad as an appetizer and it was amazing, very fresh, crunchy and tasty! For dessert, we had the sweet honeycomb and apple crumble, and the apple crumble was a bit too sweet, without enough apple flavor, but the sweet honeycomb was fantastic, light and delicious and presented very beautifully! The server was very nice, warm, and efficient!

A new place for me , never knew it was even here . Gorgeous park lots of interesting things for the…read moreeye to see . Its good to take time out from the busy city and enjoy some peace & tranquility

This beautiful park (known for remaining green throughout the year) is a great place to spend a day…read moreoutside without leaving central Dublin. It's been enjoyed by locals and visitors since 1880 when Arthur Edward Guinness re-opened it as a public park after it served as a private community for the wealthier residents of Dublin for more than century (Just like Merrion Square Park) The 22-acre park is a Dublin treasure and an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of downtown city life. When weather permits, you should do as the locals do and stretch out on the grass for some rest and relaxation, or grab a picnic lunch. Immaculate flowerbeds fringe the lawns. The green space is also home to several monuments dedicated to some of Ireland's most important figures, including James Joyce and Arthur Edward Guinness. The park is located in St. Stephen's Green Square; the main entrance is through the Fusiliers' Arch, at the top of Grafton Street

This Victorian park is over 29 acres and has lush greens and florals as far as the eye can see…read more There's a lake and a play are for kids. There's even a garden for visually impaired folks. Lots of sculptures and monuments for James Joyce and others. The lake has a waterfall. Fantastic area to picnic, hang out with friends, and people watch.

St Stephens Green playground is a well maintained large playground with equipment for both smaller…read morekids and a separate playground equipment setup for the older kids. I think this is probably the 2nd best playground in central Dublin behind Herbert park. The ground is padded with the newly standard rubber playground material to keep the playground safe. There are multiple swing areas, again one for the younger kids and a separate set for older kids at the other side of the park. There are multiple sides and plenty of rope areas to climb up. This playground does get quite crowded and unfortunately at times, way too crowded. I think the reason may be the lack of other well maintained play areas around the city. Herbert park is great, but a little bit far from my location in central Dublin. Merrion Square has a playground and I generally will spend most of my time here, however it is definitely not as well maintained and could use a decent refurbishment. It may reduce some of the crowding here to have a few more well maintained play areas around central Dublin.

Great playground in a lovely park. It is totally enclosed, the parents are all attentive to their…read morechildren, and there are structures appropriate from age 1 to age 10. It is great to find a park that is safe yet challenging for kids in different age sets.