Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park
4.5
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Beautiful urban park lined with running trails.
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4.5
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Sandy W
Vancouver, Canada1,330 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Yes, this is a very large park with lots to see. But getting to the Visitor Centre can be difficult if you are walking. Take the red line to Euston and then it will be a long walk in. There is very poor signage. You might read on the Internet that there is a shuttle near the tram station but that is no longer the case. There is no shuttle currently. If you want to go see the President's Palace make sure that you have the right day as there is restricted admission on some Sundays. Tickets for the palace are free and obtained at the visitor center in the park. But finding the visitor center… Well, that’s another story.
Written 27 May 2023
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Trish A
Grand Blanc, MI267 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
To see the whole Park one should rent a bike. This park is huge with a lot to offer. The presidents house along with the US embassy and the Dublin Zoo is in the park.
Written 1 May 2023
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Melissa M
United Kingdom79 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
This is one of the most visited places in Dublin. Perfect for families or explorers who seek to connect with mother nature!
Written 23 March 2023
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Des O
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Hi I went there today with my wife and had a lovely walk and fantastic tea and buns in the old tea shop.
My wife needed a toilet and a very kind warden gave her a lift .Such a kind man who went way beyond his Job description
Could do with more toilets and bins
My wife needed a toilet and a very kind warden gave her a lift .Such a kind man who went way beyond his Job description
Could do with more toilets and bins
Written 27 January 2023
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Ineta M
Klaipeda, Lithuania5 contributions
Jan 2023
It was really nice to see that even in the winter the park is so beautiful and full of green. It was lovely to stop at the Phoenix park cafe house. Unfortunately, we did not meet many deers but we managed to say hi to 4 of them. :) It is best to look for them near the cross.
Written 21 January 2023
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Travellerclass
Farnham, UK1,026 contributions
Oct 2022
We had been staying nearby at the Ashling Hotel and decided to have another walk into Phoenix Park. It is free to enter and great for walking and other activities. We saw many jogging groups on the Sunday morning enjoying the beautiful open countryside views with superb trees and literally numerous wild deer. Within Phoenix Park is a Zoo which would appear to be very well attended. The size of the park just for clarity is approx. 1800 acres which as you can imagine would take you hours to walk around. We only touched on part of it, but we would highly recommend a visit here.
Written 11 October 2022
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Ronald L
Denver, CO2,916 contributions
Aug 2022
President of Ireland’s home and the US Ambassador's home are in Phoenix Park. This park, at 1752 acres, is twice the size of New York’s Central Park. Park contains the
Dublin Zoo, Wellington Monument, Magazine Fort and numerous sports fields. The two main gates are open 24 hours a day.
Dublin Zoo, Wellington Monument, Magazine Fort and numerous sports fields. The two main gates are open 24 hours a day.
Written 13 August 2022
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Roxana I
19 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
The park has a wide open area where deers roam freely. You can feed them with grass and leaves. It's a fairytale experience. Overall, the park is very big, it also has wide simple areas for jogging and walking, areas with trees, a tea house, benches, areas where people walk their dogs and also a zoo (which I can't review as I haven't visited). The park is very simple, unpretentious and extremely wide. Definitely worth a visit if you love animals, especially if they are free and not in a zoo.
Written 7 June 2022
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FoooTaster
47 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Probably one of the most wonderful parks in Dublin. Located in the north area of Dublin it's a really nice place where to go specially with family, kids and couples. If your lucky you may spot friendly deers behind the obelisk. There is a lot of space to running, make a picnic and relax.
Written 4 June 2022
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Lorraine W
4 contributions
Jun 2022
Attended Blooms today,and absolutely disappointed with the experience.The traffic getting into the park was absolutely ridiculous,sitting In traffic for over 45 minutes and hardly any movement at all.When you finally get in to car park,the stewards park every car a good distance from entrance,despite loads of space nearer entrance.When we finally got in,rip off Ireland kicks in.The food vans are overpriced,nearly 20 euro for fish and chips and can of Fanta.The flower stalls are overpriced also.left feeling very deflated and sad,at a show that is usually so good,was a shambles..😩😩😩😩
Written 2 June 2022
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Can you pick an apple from one of the apple trees in the garden near farmleigh house?
FoooTaster
47 contributions
I don't really think so
Is parking free in phoenix park and where is best place to park for football match?
MikeMadrid
Madrid, Spain28 contributions
Hola, ¿podríais sugerirme a que parking debería ir para visitar el parque así como el coste que podría tener?
Gracias,
Martin K
Tübingen, Germany27 contributions
Hola Mike!
Leider kann ich keine Angaben zu den Parkgebühren machen. Ich war mit der Tram nach Dublin gefahren und hatte das Auto in der Hotelgarage gelassen. Es empfiehlt sich meiner Meinung nach generell für einen Stadtbesuch in Dublin Park & Ride zu nutzen, weil der Verkehr dort ziemlich heftig ist. Was ich allerdings empfehlen kann ist, dass man für Dublin die Hop on-Hop off-Busse nutzt (72 Stunden-Ticket 35€), diese fahren in etwa 20 Minuten-Abständen alle Sehenswürdigkeiten ab.Man kann an den Haltestellen einer Attraktion, die einen interessiert aussteigen und nach der Besichtigung einfach in den nächsten Bus einsteigen und weiterfahren. An Bord werden Ohrhörer ausgegeben (in einer Box) und an jedem Sitzplatz befinden sich Audio-Buchsen mit verschiedenen Sprachen (auch Spanisch) und man kann sich alles in seiner Sprache erklären lassen.
Der Phoenix Park ist ziemlich weitläufig, lässt sich aber von der dortigen Bushaltestelle recht gut erkunden. Von der selben Bushaltestelle ist der Dublin Zoo auch nicht sehr weit entfernt. Ich habe den Phoenix Park nur mit dem Bus besucht - aussteigen hatte sich zeitlich leider nicht mehr gelohnt. Aber ich habe den Park und den Zoo auf eine Liste gesetzt.
Daytripper021
Hereford, UK1 contribution
Is parking in the park free 24/7 subject to availability ? TIA
Jangtravels
Singapore, Singapore678 contributions
Yes
Nicole G
Elsah, IL2 contributions
Is there a designated place to play football or soccer? Looking to go tomorrow (Saturday) morning to kick a ball around. Thanks in advance!
Michael B
Dublin, Ireland25 contributions
yes there are designated football pitches, they are in a part of the park known as the fifteen acres, but if you would just like a kick around with your son and a few friends anywhere in the park is ok. just make sure you keep well away from the main road as you would not like the ball to roll into any traffic, safety first, and that won't be a hard thing to achieve since the park has approx 1760 acres, enjoy, Michael.
Nicole G
Elsah, IL2 contributions
Is there a designated place to play football or soccer? Looking to go tomorrow (Saturday) morning to kick a ball around. Thanks in advance!
sexybaby7399
Oregon448 contributions
Yes! Team sports including soccer and football are played in the area referred to as 15 acres. There are also areas throughout the park that would also work for that! Great park! You will enjoy it!
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PHOENIX PARK (Dublin) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Park
- We recommend booking Phoenix Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 15 Phoenix Park tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Phoenix Park:
- City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (From €29.86)
- Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (From €30.90)
- Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin (From €57.67)
- Big Bus Dublin Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide (From €30.58)
- Dublin Private Tours by Local Guides, Custom (From €122.88)
- Hotels near Phoenix Park:
- (2.35 km) Hilton Dublin Kilmainham
- (3.38 km) easyHotel Dublin City Centre
- (4.83 km) The Grafton Hotel
- (4.36 km) Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
- (4.49 km) The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Restaurants near Phoenix Park:
- (0.43 km) Phoenix Cafe
- (3.51 km) PHX Bistro
- (3.43 km) Wuff
- (3.66 km) Urbanity
- (2.72 km) F.X. Buckley Steakhouse Parkgate St.
- Attractions near Phoenix Park:
- (0.37 km) Phoenix Park Monument
- (2.32 km) Kilmainham Gaol Museum
- (0.88 km) Áras an Uachtaráin
- (2.51 km) Stillgarden Distillery
- (2.41 km) Richmond Barracks