St Stephen's Green
St Stephen’s Green is one of Ireland’s oldest public parks. Formed in 1664 in the city’s outskirts, it's now part of the city centre.
This urban green space is situated in the city centre, at the end of Grafton Street (one of the busiest shopping streets).
Age-Old and Alluring
Up until 1663, the swampy land was on the city’s periphery and was used for herding. The Dublin Corporation decided to found a park and sell the surrounding land. Beautiful Georgian houses were constructed around the green space, attracting Dublin’s wealthiest families.
The park was redesigned during the 19th century in Victorian style and is still beautifully maintained. St Stephen's Green is rectangular shaped and nearly 9 hectares (22 acres). It houses a dazzling pond full of swans and seagulls.
The park is packed with all types of trees, meadows, a central fountain and several monuments built in honour of important Irish citizens. One of the most curious parts of the park is a garden for the blind with richly scented plants, all labelled in Braille.
Green Like The Rest of Ireland
St Stephen’s Green is our favourite urban park in Dublin. This charming green lung is the perfect place to take a break from sightseeing, and a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Schedule
Monday to Saturday: 7:30 am - dusk
Sunday and bank holidays: 9:30 am - dusk
Price
Free
Transport
Buses: St. Stephen's Green, lines 39X, 40A, 40C, 41X, 51X, 58X, 66X and 67X
Luas: St. Stephen's Green, green line
Nearby places
St. Ann's Church (282 m) National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology (359 m) St. Teresa's Church (413 m) Grafton Street (439 m) Ireland Natural History Museum (443 m)
