The Phoenix Park
The Phoenix Park at 707 hectares is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city. The Park was established in 1662 as a Royal Deer Park by James Butler, Duke of Ormond, on behalf of King Charles II. The Park is located 2.5km west of Dublin City, is bounded by a stonewall 11km in length and has 22kms of roads.
The Park has been managed as a National Historic Park since is was so designated in 1986. The conservation and management of the park is guided by the Florence Charter on historic gardens as set out by ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites)
Park Facilities
Bandstand
Café/Restaurant
Children's Play Area
Cycle routes
Dog Free Area
Education Centre
Events
Football Pitch
Free Parking
Glass/Palm House
Historic Building
Nature Walks
Parking
Picnic Area
Pond
Toilets
Visitor Centre
Walking Routes
Walled Garden
Wildlife
Wildflower Area
Woodlands
Football Pitch
Green Flag
Award Winner
Award Winner
Managing Organisation
Office of Public Works
Contact
Paul McDonnell
Telephone
01 8213021
Email
Website