Phoenix Park, Dublin
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Description
Phoenix Park is a large urban park (700ha, 11km perimeter) located in western Dublin. It was developed on the grounds of a royal hunting lodge and mostly consists of grassland intersected by tree-lined avenues. It is also home to a herd of wild fallow deer. There are several buildings and monuments located within the park such as Áras an Uachtaráin, the residence of the president of Ireland, the 62m tall obelisk of the Wellington Monument commemorating the victories of the Duke of Wellington, Magazine Fort, the Papal Fort, and the Dublin Zoo.
Access & Transport
The park is 3-5km northwest of the city centre, just north of the River Liffey. Heuston Station is a short walk to the Parkgate Street (Main Gate) entrance of the park (southwest corner) with 'Phoenix Park' and "Ashton" train stations providing a commuter alternative at the northern end of the park. There are also bus services stopping near several of the entrance gates and car park options inside.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining an exploration of the park with either the Dublin Zoo or the Farmleigh House & Estate. The Kilmainham Gaol and Irish Museum of Modern Art are also near the southern edge of the park.
Environmental & Social
Green attraction. Enhances the living environment of residents.
Conclusion
Phoenix Park is, in our opinion, not really a tourist attraction but an area best enjoyed by residents for a weekend family outing or a run. That being said, it also makes for a pleasant walk on the way to/from several attractions such as the zoo or Farmleigh House & Estate.
Key positive
Good infrastructure
Several attractions in the vicinity
Key negative
No landscaping
No public bus service within the park
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo