Heritage Ireland

The Phoenix Park is over 700 hectares (1752 acres) in area and is the largest enclosed public Park in any capital city in Europe.  It was originally formed as a royal hunting Park in the 1660’s and opened to the public in 1747.  A large herd of fallow deer still remain to this day.  The Park is also home to the Zoological Gardens and Aras an Uachtarain and Victorian flower gardens.  The Phoenix Park is only 1.5 miles from O'Connell Street.  Both passive and active recreational pursuits may be viewed or pursued such as walking, running, polo, cricket, hurling, etc.  The Glen Pond is set in very scenic surrounds in the Furry Glen.  There are many walks and cycle routes available to the public. 

Location: Dublin City

Bus Route(s):  No's 10, 37, 38, 39, 66, 67 from city centre.
    
Guided Tours:  Self guiding.

Leaflet/Guide book:  
"The Phoenix Park" (with map)    
"Nature in the Phoenix Park"
"Wild Plants of the Phoenix Park"
Ordnance Survey Map of the Phoenix Park

Seasonal Events:             
BUPA Run
Motor Racing
Calcutta Run
Dublin City Duathlon
Sports Against Racism Ireland Event
An Cosantoir 10 K
Simon Community Fun Run
Various Annual Sporting Events

Photography / Video allowed:  Yes

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