Discover Dublin’s 39 best Parks nature spots for your trip

Phoenix Park

★ 4.7 · 42,412 reviews

Spot wild deer and explore a vast green park at the edge of Dublin. Rent a bike to see more of it in a single afternoon.

Howth Cliff Walk

★ 4.9 · 1,467 reviews

Ride the DART to Howth and set off on the cliff walk along the peninsula's rugged edge. Follow the coastal path past sheer drops and wide sea views, choosing how far to go.

Saint Stephen's Green

Take a break from the city in Dublin's best-known Victorian park. Stroll among flowerbeds and shaded paths just steps from the shops.

Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

★ 4.8 · 27,856 reviews

Trade the city for the wild west on this Cliffs of Moher day trip from Dublin. Enjoy the cliffs, the stony Burren and a Galway stop, with live commentary from your guide.

Giants Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce & Belfast Tour

★ 4.8 · 10,021 reviews

Ride north from Dublin to walk the Giant's Causeway and see the Dark Hedges. Stop for photographs at Dunluce Castle while your guide narrates the journey.

National Botanic Gardens

★ 4.8 · 18,914 reviews

Wander among glasshouses, an arboretum and formal gardens just north of Dublin's centre. A free, peaceful outing for families and garden lovers.

Merrion Square Park

★ 4.6 · 7,963 reviews

Stroll through a Georgian square lined with colourful doors and find the famous statue of Oscar Wilde. A short, pleasant break in the city centre.

St. Patrick’s Park

★ 4.6 · 4,910 reviews

Rest in a well-kept park in the shadow of St Patrick's Cathedral. A quick, free stop between the old town's main sights.

Killiney Hill Park

★ 4.8 · 4,955 reviews

Climb Killiney Hill Park to the obelisk and its sweeping views over the Dublin coast. Follow the green trails, enjoy the panorama, and take the steep steps down toward the beach.

Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

★ 4.8 · 9,546 reviews

Spend a full day away from Dublin exploring Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains and Kilkenny. Walk the monastic valley, then wander the medieval streets of Kilkenny before the ride back.

Irish National War Memorial Gardens

★ 4.8 · 2,656 reviews

Walk through the Irish National War Memorial Gardens, a quiet Lutyens-designed memorial to Irish soldiers lost in the First World War. Pause among the formal plantings and, in spring, the cherry blossoms.

St. Anne's Park

★ 4.8 · 5,616 reviews

Follow woodland trails and discover quirky follies in one of Dublin's largest parks. A lovely morning outing for families and couples.

Iveagh Gardens

★ 4.7 · 4,817 reviews

Find Iveagh Gardens, a quiet 19th-century garden tucked away behind Harcourt Street. Wander past fountains, admire the rose garden, and enjoy the calm of this overlooked city-centre retreat.

Dollymount Strand

★ 4.5 · 341 reviews

Walk the long, open sands of Dollymount Strand, a favourite for sunrise on Dublin Bay. Stroll the shoreline, watch riders pass by, and stop for coffee halfway along the beach.

Marlay Park

★ 4.7 · 9,781 reviews

Walk the woodland trails of a large Dublin park south of the city. A relaxed outing for families, with sports and a farmer's market on the side.

Bushy Park

★ 4.6 · 4,586 reviews

Wander into Bushy Park, a roomy riverside escape in Terenure. Follow woodland paths past streams and waterfalls, circle the wildlife-rich pond, and find a cool spot beside the River Dodder.

Sandymount Strand

★ 4.4 · 103 reviews

Walk out along a wide, shell-strewn beach at the edge of Dublin. A peaceful coastal stop that most visitors miss.

Blackrock Park

★ 4.6 · 1,858 reviews

Stroll through Blackrock Park, a green space that opens straight onto Dublin Bay. Follow the paths past the small lake, find a spot on the grass, and take in the view across the water.

Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise

★ 4.4 · 551 reviews

Set sail with the Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise from the harbour at Howth. Glide beneath the cliffs and past the lighthouse while the captain points out landmarks and you watch for seals and seabirds.

Howth Coastal Boat Tour

★ 4.7 · 1,379 reviews

Hop aboard the Howth Coastal Boat Tour and head out from the harbour for an hour on the water. Pass cliffs and caves, circle Ireland's Eye, and scan the rocks for gannets, cormorants and seals.

Herbert Park

Step into Herbert Park, a 32-acre green space woven through the red-brick streets of south Dublin. Stroll the leafy paths, watch local sport on the pitches, and relax on the lawns.

Ireland's Eye and Howth Coast Boat Tour

★ 4.4 · 1,057 reviews

Cruise around Ireland's Eye on this Howth boat tour, leaving daily from the Howth waterfront. Watch for seabirds beneath the cliffs and listen to the captain's commentary as the island and Balscaden Bay slide past.

Blessington Street Basin

★ 4.7 · 91 reviews

Slip through the iron gates of Blessington Street Basin, a hidden pocket of calm in Phibsborough. Circle the small lake, pause on a bench, and enjoy a quiet break away from the city bustle.

Fairview Park

★ 4.4 · 3,281 reviews

Head to Fairview Park, a broad green space where locals walk dogs, play sport and gather for summer concerts. Stroll the open lawns, let children loose on the play area, and settle on the grass.

Tolka Valley Park

★ 4.2 · 1,015 reviews

Escape the city centre for a quiet riverside park in north Dublin. A green, local-feeling walk for travellers who like off-the-beaten-path places.

St. Audoen's Park

★ 4.5 · 377 reviews

Slip into St. Audoen's Park, a quiet pocket of Dublin where the medieval city wall rises behind the benches. Wander past the old gate, try the humming rock and rest before moving on.

Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges & Titanic Guided Tour

★ 4.8 · 1,925 reviews

Head north from Dublin on a full-day tour taking in the Giant's Causeway, the Dark Hedges and Titanic Belfast. Your guide supplies the history on the road and at each stop.

Cliffs of Moher, Atlantic Edge & Galway City

★ 4.7 · 6,401 reviews

Rise early for a coast-to-coast day out from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher. Walk the clifftop paths, then continue to Galway for a guided walking tour and free time.

Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★ 4.5 · 3,109 reviews

Cross the country on the Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin. Drive through the Burren, pause along Galway Bay, and walk the clifftop paths with admission included.

Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle & Belfast

★ 4.7 · 901 reviews

Spend a day exploring Northern Ireland's north coast and capital on this tour from Dublin. Walk the Giant's Causeway, enter Dunluce Castle, then join a guided walk through Belfast.