People's Park, Dublin

Name: People's Park
Address: Park Road, Dublin, Ireland

#156 among attractions in Dublin

Park, Relax in park, Playground, Garden

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Facts and practical information

The People's Park is a small public park in the suburban town of Dún Laoghaire, south of Dublin, Ireland. Located near the East Pier of Dún Laoghaire Harbour and Glasthule, it opened in 1890, and major elements were redeveloped between 1985 and 1997, and again in 2012. ()

Created: 29 September 1890Elevation: 49 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°17'23"N, 6°7'43"W

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Park RoadDublin Ireland

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Day trips

People's Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James Joyce Tower and Museum, Pavilion Theatre, National Maritime Museum of Ireland, Lambert Puppet Theatre.

0.6 miE
Squat defensive tower with Joyce museum
James Joyce Tower and Museum, Dublin
16 min walk • Nestled along the scenic coast of Dublin Bay, the James Joyce Tower and Museum stands as a beacon for literary enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This historical Martello tower, located in the suburb of Sandycove, is not only a testament to Ireland's rich heritage...
~1890 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pavilion Theatre, Dublin
10 min walk • Pavilion Theatre is a theatre, cinema and arts centre in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.
~1080 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
National Maritime Museum of Ireland, Dublin
6 min walk • The National Maritime Museum of Ireland opened in 1978 in the former Mariners' Church in Moran Park, located between the seafront and the centre of Dún Laoghaire town, southeast of Dublin city. President Michael D. Higgins officially re-opened the museum in 2012.
1.1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lambert Puppet Theatre, Dublin
29 min walk • The Lambert Puppet Theatre & Museum was a puppet theatre located in Monkstown, County Dublin, Ireland. It was a family-run business established in 1972 by Eugene Lambert, and hosted an international puppet festival annually.
0.9 miE
Harbor
Bullock Harbour, Dublin
24 min walk • Bullock Harbour or Bulloch Harbour is a small working harbour located near the heritage town of Dalkey on the southeast coast of Dublin Bay in Ireland.
1 miW
Church
Monkstown Church, Dublin
27 min walk • Monkstown Church is a church of the Church of Ireland located in Monkstown, County Dublin, Ireland.
1.2 miSE
53°16'37"N • 6°6'29"W
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, Dalkey
32 min walk • Visitor center, Historical place, Forts and castles
~1320 ftNW
Library
dlr LexIcon, Dublin
7 min walk • DLR Lexicon, branded as dlr LexIcon, is a building in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, housing the main public library and cultural centre of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council. It has attracted controversy, with opponents critical of its massive façade and its €36.6m cost at a time...
0.6 miSE
Area
Sandycove, Dublin
15 min walk • Sandycove is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is south east of Dún Laoghaire and Glasthule, and north west of Dalkey. It is a popular seaside resort and is well known for its bathing place, the Forty Foot, which in the past was reserved for men only but is now available for mixed bathing.
~1150 ftNW
Church
Mariners' Church, Dublin
6 min walk • The Mariners' Church is a former Church of Ireland church located in Haigh Terrace, near the centre of Dún Laoghaire town, southeast of Dublin city. It now houses the National Maritime Museum of Ireland.
1.2 miSE
Forts and castles, Memorial
Archbold's Castle, Dalkey
32 min walk • Archbold's Castle is a castle and a National Monument in Dalkey, Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is People's Park open?

People's Park is open:

Monday 8 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
Friday 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8 am - 8 pm
Sunday 8 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to People's Park?

Nearby attractions include National Maritime Museum of Ireland, Dublin (6 min walk), Mariners' Church, Dublin (6 min walk), dlr LexIcon, Dublin (7 min walk), Pavilion Theatre, Dublin (10 min walk).

How to get to People's Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to People's Park:

Bus

Georges Street Upper • Lines: 111, 59, 7, 7A (3 min walk)
Glenageary Road Lower • Lines: 7, 7A (3 min walk)

Train

Sandycove and Glasthule (4 min walk)
Dún Laoghaire (12 min walk)