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Visit the the largest enclosed public park in any capital city in Europe. Open seven days a week. Originally formed as a royal hunting Park in the 1660s and opened to the public in 1747, a large herd of fallow deer still remain to this day.
The Phoenix Park (Irish: Páirc an Fhionnuisce) is a large urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 kilometres (1.2–2.5 mi) west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares (1,750 acres) of recreational space.
The Phoenix Park is a stone’s throw from Dublin’s city centre, but once you enter the gates, you could be a million miles away from the bustling urban hub. The park was originally the Royal Hunting Park in the 17th century, when it became home to a large herd of wild deer.
Dec 31, 2023 · Often referred to as the place ‘where Dubliners go to breathe’, Phoenix Park is one of the biggest enclosed public parks in any capital city in Europe. And, as you can imagine, there is plenty to do here – from renting a bike to seeing the deer to visiting Dublin Zoo and more.
Phoenix Park. Family friendly. Free to visit. Cloudy days. The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed city park in Europe with 1,750 acres to explore all year round. The Park is home to the official residence of the President of Ireland, Áras an Uachtaráin (the "Irish White House" open on Saturdays), Farmleigh House (open for tours daily), the ...
The hugely impressive 707 hectares that comprise Dublin's Phoenix Park are not just a magnificent playground for all kinds of sport—from running to polo—but are also home to the president of Ireland, the American ambassador and a large herd of fallow deer. It's also where you'll find Europe's oldest zoo. How's that for a place to stretch ...
Phoenix Park. 4,823 reviews. #37 of 679 things to do in Dublin. Parks. Write a review. About. Beautiful urban park lined with running trails. Duration: 1-2 hours. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences. Explore different ways to experience this place. See options.
