I don't understand how people can give parks less than 5 stars - I mean c'mon - it's a space a city…read morehas turned into a chill spot for everyone and anyone. I walked here all the way from the hotel I was staying at - Hotel Clayton. The walk was quite nice, the park is located near some quaint neighborhoods. There are several entrances to the park so it isn't hard to miss. The park goes across streets so you have to cross certain parts of the park in order to fully see the WHOLE PARK. They have a bunch of flower beds that are really pretty as you walk thru the park. There is a little pond area where swans populate - I saw a couple people feeding them but I now know that isn't the best thing. So just FYI; it doesn't help them if you feed them. Even during a weekday - the park had a lot more people than I thought it would. And it was a gloomy day too - but let's face it - it's Ireland, it's gloomy sometime during the day everyday. lol. All in all - a great park!

Summer nights require playing ball in the park…read more Sunday there was some local kids playing a match on one of the pitches, it made me all nostalgic. Still a fan of the all weather courts chiefly because the space is surrounded by fencing so I don't have to run after any stray shots... I'm not the Maradona I once was... Ah age is a cruel thing as is copious amounts of beer over the years.

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.

What a beautiful gift did Sir Arthur Guinness give to the city of Dublin in 1877! My family and I…read morefound a peaceful respite here during breaks from the bustle of the busy city, and just a short distance from Trinity College where we stayed. Once we discovered the park, we found ways and times to visit multiple times, even if to just walk through it on our way to a destination on the other side. Plenty of green grass, benches, and trees provided places to rest our feet for a spell. The park was usually busy with people sitting and talking, reading on the manicured lawns, playing games, napping, and enjoying a picnic. Wide and clear paved paths allowed for leisurely walks. Fountains and ponds brought another dimension of peace and reflection, if one wanted. I know parks such as this one exist in other cities world-wide. I had no comparison, so I just enjoyed every visit.

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

My two year old son has just discovered this place and he loves it - it is more important than…read morelife, it is more important than lollypops, it is more important than Peppa Pig... I don't mind it myself either though I reckon that it is aimed at slightly older kids. Never the less there is enough for the toddler to keep him going including a sprung see-saw (which will even hold me) a couple of small slides and a reasonable harmless climbing frame (still needs supervision though!). For me the big plus is the fact that the ground is covered with a mix of chippings and very soft tar/sponge/rubber stuff (to use the technical term. he couldn't hurt himself if he tried... well, he could, but he'd have to try really really hard.

Visited the play area for the first time with my Grandson last week. He loved it, and so did I!!…read more Nice soft spongy ground, plenty of woodchips, lots of play items and even stuff for the toddlers. Everything was in good repair and it was very clean and well kept. After visitng some other playgrounds in town last week, trust me, this place is gold! Even if you or your child are not wearing head to to Armani, give it a go! (Seriously, there was a (maybe 3 yr old) child there completely kitted out in Armani.. to each their own, but M&S or Penny's probably works better in the dirt! :p)

Merrion Square is probably most known for its Oscar Wilde statue. His childhood home is just across…read morefrom the statue. Whenever I'm in Dublin, I like coming to this park not only to visit Oscar but to walk the grounds. The park has been in existence since the late 1700s and is surrounded by Georgian homes. The green space is lovely and spacious and has an area for kids to play as well. It's a nice park for taking a little respite from the stressors of the day. Great for people and dog watching as well.

Merrion Square Park sits at the centre of one of Dublin city's most beautiful Georgian squares. The…read morepark has been restored to its historical layout. It also has a playground and sculpture trail. The Merrion Square Park is the most intact Georgian Square located in the heart of the city and it's surrounded by all kinds of artistic and creative institutions like the National Art Gallery of Ireland, the Archaeological and Natural History sections of the Irish Traditional Music Archive, Royal Society of Antiquaries, the Irish Architectural Archive, just to name a few In the middle of the Georgian buildings, Merrion Square Park is located. The park is surrounded on three sides by Georgian redbrick houses. On the fourth side, it's surrounded by government buildings, the Natural History Museum, Leinster House and the National Gallery of Ireland. To me the best place to enter the park is at the northwest corner near #2 where you will come upon, what in my opinion, is one of the greatest examples of a modern sculptural portrait to be found anywhere. Here is Oscar Wilde in all his dandified glory. Fun fact, the Merrion Square Park was originally a private garden for residents of the square. Luckily, now everybody can enjoy a walk through the gorgeous park.

Dublin 6 doesn't lack green spaces (Dartmouth Square, Mount Pleasant Square and Belgrave Square are…read morewithin five minutes' walk), but few are as secluded as this one. Economic with the use of backlands beside the Luas station and between Victorian lanes and 1970s apartment blocks, the park is an elongated pond with some pleasantly leafy spaces at either end. Come in and feed the ducks, the pigeons, even what looked like a water vole when I was in there... Maybe opt to get a take-away from Diep Noodle Bar and feed yourself too. Like any good city park, it manages to feel sufficiently open and enclosed all at once.

You have to pass under a massive stone arch to reach this place, and the result is a "secret…read moregarden" feeling. At first. Deeper, the park opens up a good bit and is overlooked by apartment blocks. So the secret is spoiled. But in return you get a lake sporting swans, ducks, and surprisingly large fish. I'll call it a fair trade. If you can catch a few moments of sunshine, this is a reasonably nice spot to grab some lunch. There are benches set around the water, but people tend to prefer the grass embankments that rise away from the pond. From up high it feels like you are in a stadium where people have gathered to watch to geese settle their differences. So, that's fun.

Sandymount Green is a cute, triangular-shaped park in the middle of Sandymount village. It is a bit…read moreof a thoroughfare for the locals and despite its smallness, it always seems to be full of people, playing mini soccer games or taking a stroll. Bit of a hang out zone for the mothers' clubs and kindy gatherings.

It is tiny like the others have said but it suits my frugal living quite well…read more Make a sandwich, buy a paper. Pick a non windy, non rainy day and viola you have a lovely place to chill out for a few hours. I admit that finding the right conditions can be difficult but that's just the joys of an Irish summer. It is always bustling which gives it a nice atmosphere plus the strand is just a stones throw away and it's surrounded by local eateries.

Big open park without much by way of features. Parks really are a mood thing. If you want a nice…read morewalk, stroll, or search for inner peace then, by all means, piss off up to Stephens Green or Merrion Square. But if you just want to kick a ball about then come here. It's big, open and mostly flat.

Very open. Playground not much the pond is a good place to go and see the ducks and the kids live…read moreto feed them. It is not really a day out but amazing for a picnic in summer with a great location everybody's a winner

A bright sunny and hot Sunday afternoon was in the offering, so, family plus dog was packed up and…read morewith the intention of picking up picnic goods on the way, we left for Marley park. Now, being nearly 40 and increasingly removed from popular culture I miss the odd fact, like this weekend Marley Park was playing host to 30,000 music fans, which makes things like a picnic on the main stage a bit of a challenge. "What's that?" my wife asked as I drove on, wondering where the hell to go and 'I wonder if the people in that house would mind if we just set up camp on their front lawn?' It would probably be fine (picture worried looking people peeping out the sitting room curtains as the family Q picnic on their lawn)... till we start nipping behind the shrubbery for a pee... "What?" I reply and then see the sign for the Padraig Pearse Museum & St Enda's Park... I had never heard of it but having nowhere better in mind we decide to give it a bash. It's days like this where I should have done the lotto - we struck lucky with a spectacular park and grounds, full Brambles café (for those without picnic) and the weather to match. There is also an old castle ruin (a folly I'm pretty sure) which kept junior amused for ages. Well worth a visit, we didn't go into the museum, will save that for a more inclement day.

Really gorgeous well kept park. I mainly go to Marlay Park with my toddler because the playground…read moreis so good but decided to stop here for a change earlier this week. We had a nice little adventure. Would love to stop into the Pearse Museum but my two year old's attention span and noise levels wouldn't allow for a museum visit at the moment, another day perhaps! Not sure it's the most dog-friendly of places, spotted a very strict sign about dogs!! I could be wrong though. Regardless it's very peaceful and lovely spot for a picnic.

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.