I think it's the green spaces in a city that reflect the city's values more so than vast museums. This is a lovely park, suitable for all ages with loads to see. Close enough to takeaway food spots to get yourself a picnic lunch and enjoy the sights and sounds. Entrances all have large maps to point out the sights, but even without that, you'll enjoy the beauty of a well-tended garden. read more

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Living nearby we visited this clean, family friendly park at least once a week. Usually on Sunday after brunch. It was close to so many restaurants and the mall. With artist displaying their work on the fences, it was kind of like a cool, outdoor gallery on Sundays. Strolling through the park with the grand fountain, the gorgeous pond, paths, flowers, statues, swans and people directly in the heart of the city center, there was a lovely sense of community. This space seemed to strike a balance between urbanization and nature. All city parks do not successfully accomplish this. So it was very much appreciated, and never went unnoticed by me. read more

Love this park, located in the heart of Dublin. Once you step in it is quiet and peaceful, it doesn't feel like you are in a fast moving city. The scenery is beautiful and super green, it is Ireland after all. So if you want some piece and quiet this is the park centrally located. Also if there is a sunny day you will see lots of Irish people indulging a glimpse of the sun rays and trying to get a tan at the same time since sun is such a rare event in Ireland. read more

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22 acres of tranquility preserved in the middle of a city. I'd recommend coming here in the morning during work hours. At this time, St. Stephen's Green is serene and almost magical. You can hear birds singing in the trees. Enjoy the picturesque gardens, trees and plants that this beautiful and well-maintained place has to offer. A footbridge runs down the middle of a 3-acre lake, home to different types of waterfowl. Footpaths run all around and through the park, and various statues and landmarks are scattered about, with signage explaining their significance. In the late afternoon when people are off work, there are a lot more people and the place feels less like a nature preserve and more like a regular park. Sometimes the absence of people makes all the difference. read more

Great place to hangout and people watch. Gorgeous gardens and water features. Felt safe. Lots of people enjoying themselves.

HOLY BENCHES! This place does not lack in the benches department at all. If you need a place to sit - you won't have an issue at this park. This is one of the bigger parks I've been to - in general. They have random art pieces & statues around the park. They have a central fountain where a majority of the people/benches are. There is a bridge that overlooks a river/stream that goes through the park. Ducks & two swans were there when I visited. I loved how there were multiple pathways/trails through the park - so you can catch a moment to yourself if you really wanted to. The big arch out of the park leads directly to Grafton Street. I really do love this park. Perfect for an afternoon stroll or for a nice lunch in the park. read more

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St. Stephen's Green is a beautiful park and located so nicely next to one of the hotels you likely are staying at. It is a bit crowded at times, but the people are so friendly and it is just beautiful. Grab some fish and chips and picnic there or just take a long walk and forget about everything. It is safe, it is so pretty, the locals are lovely, as all locals in Ireland are. Enjoy. read more

Great park, nice to walk through as a short cut to get to Grafton St from our hotel. Nice views and easy stroll.

I'm sorry. I just didn't catch the allure of this garden. I know it's historic, and that's cool, but the actual environment in early September was just...eck. There were people EVERYWHERE. My back was bothering me but I couldn't even find an open bench to sit down for a minute. There were also birds galore. I was praying they wouldn't crap on me. Fortunately, they did not. I could see this park being peaceful at the crack of dawn...and that's probably it. Yes, it's large. Yes, it's crowded. No, it's not peaceful or serene. No, it's not my scene. read more

I can't count how many times I've chilled out in St. Stephen's Green during lunch or just when I needed to pass some time while waiting for friends to finish shopping. There's a really nice fountain in the middle of the park and plenty of grass areas for children to play on. If you're daring you could bring a football and have a kick around with some friends but the park official will probably come by and threaten to confiscate your ball. There's always good people watching here as well since it's the best short cut to get between Grafton St. and Leeson's St during the day light hours. They close up the park at night. read more

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Nice park with pretty gardens and walking trails. Peaceful and serene. Close to restaurants and shopping.

After yet another pub, my friends and I decided to take a stroll around the pond. I'm looking forward to taking my boyfriend people-watching here. I've lost my photographs of the ducks but I tend to forget to take photographs when surrounded by greenery. This is a lovely place to go after sharing a pot of tea. This was a pleasant day in my favourite Dublin park. read more

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This park would be a fabulous gem for any city anywhere and we are very lucky to have it here in Dublin. Its fabulously maintained by the guys in the OPW too. The other day we spent our lunch sitting in the sun on this raised paved area (I must find out the name of this area) and watched a free runner practice - cool! Its not my favourite city centre park and can get extremely populated during the summer (and why wouldn't it), but its up there very high on my list. read more

I'm from Raheny in Dublin so of course my heart belongs to Saints Anne's Park (my house faces it) but I really do enjoy St. Stephen's Green in the city. Obviously the summer time is best, going to O'Brien's Sandwich and picking up some lunch before taking a stroll to the park and crashing out in the sunshine. You really forget that you are in the city and the park is kept looking immaculate even though it gets so crowded. If you can, try and bring some bread for the ducks - there are plenty of them to feed. I really wish the street entertainers from Grafton Street would set up shop in the park - as it is Grafton Street is impossible to walk down with everyone crowding around them. I think we could get some better photos to show the park off a little more, maybe next time I'm in the city :-) read more

Everything a park should be! Beautiful park, immaculate landscaping, very clean and even has a cute pond complete with a family of swans. Perfect location in the middle of the city, great place to sit and relax after a long shopping trip down Grafton street ;) Plenty of benches and shade but also lots of grass where you can lay out in the sun. Busy on a sunny day but it's such a big park you won't have a problem finding a place! read more

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Cyndy's Bottom Line: A beautiful and lush, green park. Nice to wonder about this beautiful, green, large park. read more

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Nice park for reading, people watching, learning about the historic statues and such that they have there, but if you're not into those or don't have time for those, and you're not in the area except to see at Stephens green, I'd say you can skip it. Around the perimeter though there was art on display and some of it looked really neat! Not sure if they were for purchase or not, but if you're in the area, take a gander! read more

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The first thing I saw when I walked in was a homeless person near one of the side exists using this place as a bathroom. The second thing was a woman covered in pigeons. She was feeding them. They were getting tangled in her hair there were so many on her body. I didn't stay much longer after that. read more

The great thing about St Stephen's Green? It's gorgeous in summer and charming in winter. Luckily, this year, we saw the snow and right now the sun. The colours filtered through the trees and reflected by the ponds are a pleasure to the eyes. A bit of heaven in the middle of one of the busiest areas of Dublin. Ideal for a run, a stroll, or simply sitting down on a bench and leave your mind unwind for a while. read more

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A nice park in the centre of Dublin to Wander around. The only reason I have given it 4 stars is because its not particularly big. But what's there is great. Its got some water features, lots of birds and a few statues. All in all a nice walk on a summers day! read more

Depends on the day, depends on the weather but if you are looking for a break from the throngs of people on St. Stephens green then pop in here. The park is a throwback to the old dynasty's of Dublin and the music platforms still resemble the golden age of the 1900's in Dublin! A lot of the grass is restricted but on nice days they can't help but let you bath in the sun! Admission is of course free and as for people watching it doesn't get much better! read more

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I think St. Stephens Green is the first Dublin park I went into when I first came here - so that surely triggers good memories and feelings. But I also love the variety in the part. The more natural part with the lake and the more english style part with all the flowers and fountains. Lovely to sit down and relax anywhere - and forget that you're in the middle of a buzzing town. And despite the central location there are always parts where hardly anyone is around - if more peace is what you're looking for. Even though I found parks since my first visit that I like even better - St. Stephens Green is always one I enjoy going to too. read more

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As far as parks go, Stephen's Green gets top score. Some might even consider it the heart of the south side. It's a really pretty square of green land with its small pond, flower beds, bridges, statues and different pathways. You can easily escape the noise of the city centre. That's why so many people come here on their lunch breaks or days off. You'll find people from all walks of life: kids ditching school, office workers, large groups of tourists, solitary wanderers, messers drinking cans and the guards making their rounds. There isn't much to do except take in the scenery. Doing nothing like sitting on a bench and taking an afternoon nap can be lots of fun though. read more

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We loved this park so much we went twice in the two days we were in Dublin! It is a beautiful park. Great scenery and sooo very Green!!! It's a great place to walk through and take in nature, have a picnic or sit and relax and read a good book! Spring in the park is amazing the blooming trees are stunning! read more

An amazing oasis in the middle of our city... This park whatever the season is a pleasure to walk through, it forever changes and who doesn't like to walk by ponds and watch the ducks! During summer this really draws in the crowds, people will lounge here all day. I love to grab a sandwich/drink nearby and get it to take away, then nestle myself on the patch of grass and just enjoy this amazing park. The centre of the park has a large band stand which you can catch some acts during the summer or unofficially there is always someone floating with a guitar who will play and before you know it, people are listening in and really enjoying it. Has many entrances/exits so even I often just cut through the park which is definitely a little peace is an amongst the mayhem of the city streets. read more

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It may surprise people to learn that Dublin city centre is at the top end of the scale in terms of proportion of green spaces, as there are quite few parks in town. This anomaly is explained by the inclusion of Phoenix Park, part of which is just-about-nearly in the city centre, though it is certainly a debatable point. The reality is that if you are in town for the afternoon and you fancy lolling about lazily in a park, you'll more than likely head to St. Stephen's Green. Stephen's Green has it all: duck pond, playground for the kiddies, meandering pathways for strolling and a verdant carpet to stretch yourself out upon and take your ease. Just two quick little nit-picky points: if you're planning on supping on a few sneaky cans of Dutch (and I should sincerely hope that you would not!), be advised that there are always parkies around who are well up on your tricks, they'll have an eye pealed for any intoxicating beverages and if they spot you it's out on your ear with you. Secondly, if it's a particularly pleasant day, half the population of Dublin will descend upon the place and it can be tricky finding a couple of square metres of grass for yourself. I'm looking for things to give out about now, though; few things I'd rather like to do when the sun is shining than head down to St. Stephen's Green. read more

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"For Dublin can be heaven With coffee at eleven And a stroll in Stephen's Green There's no need to hurry There's no need to worry You're a king and the lady's a queen" The traditional Irish song is so right, walk through the park on any sunny day and you will feel amazing, everyone around is happy you might as well be in the countryside somewhere instead of the middle of a city. read more

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Right in the heart of Dublin is this gorgeous expanse of park. We walked the entirety of it, and there's plenty to see: beautiful flowers, a large pond (lake?), scenic bridges, and different birds all over. The highlight of the walk was watching the man we dubbed "The Swan Whisperer." Soundless but for his duck calls, he fed his fowl friends. Pigeons sit on his arm like pets, and the swans take food right from his hand without biting him. It was pretty incredible. When the weather permits, there are people all around, reading, picnicking, taking a lunch break from work, etc. we happened upon a homeless man peeing, as well, but just the one, and I steered clear. Despite the people, the large space provides plenty of empty spots to find some alone time. read more

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Even though we visited in February when it was cold, blustery, rainy, we had a beautiful day walking through St. Stephen's Green. There were plenty of trees blooming and greenery and even some spring flowers attempting to open up on the sunny day. We sat on the benches and just took in the atmosphere, sitting by the small pond and watching the ducks and geese. Very peaceful and serene. My hubby flew the drone up over the Green and captured some amazing imagery of the whole park. Breathtaking, really. The only negative thing was as we were leaving, we stopped by the pond to watch the ducks and we heard this horrendous noise behind us that sounded like something being dumped into the pond. Sadly, it was a homeless woman who had dropped her pants, lifted her shirt and proceeded to go #1 and #2 right into the pond in front of everyone with no problem doing it. Not exactly what you want to see on vacation...or even if you live here. I felt really bad for her and just moved along. Other than that...it's a peaceful, lovely place to chill out for a bit. read more

Wow. One of the most beautiful parks I've ever seen. St. Stephen's Green is beautifully adorned with trees, flowers, ducks, and swans. We stayed right across from this park and almost every day took a walk through the park. It was really nice to see lots of people picnicking here... it seems like some business folk like to get out of the office and picnic here for lunch. I really wish we had the chance of having a picnic on the lawn. It was absolutely beautiful. Lots of green. There is also a really nice children's park in one area. Just be careful with the mutant cat that wanders around. ;) He was actually really friendly but like no other cat I had ever seen. read more

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Lovely Place to Stroll At the top​ of Grafton Street is St. Stephen's Green, a bucolic area to walk with lots of trees, flowers, ponds, and a restful park-like atmosphere. Restaurants and cafes line the sidewalks so stop in for a bite. We enjoyed the Cliff Townhouse for an elegant meal with superb service. read more

Absolutely beautiful park. It's quick to get around but there are so many hidden secrets like the garden for the blind and the playground area. On a sunny day I could easily spend hours here read more

Love this place. A bit of stillness,green and peacefulness in the middle of the city. Love all the water features,sculptures,huts and flower beds. It has a real mix of things to see. Would love to see more maps located in there so you can spot where you are and what paths to walk. read more

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There's nothing not to love about Stephen's Green. It's a small city park perfect to amble through. The caretakers do an amazing job keeping the grounds looking fresh and perfect, and the colorful flowers are always beautifully arranged. We had a string of 4 beautiful, sunny days here in Dublin at the beginning of September and my boyfriend and I spent every one of those days lounging on the green. We brought a blanket, a picnic and an ipod we shared and it was pretty much as glorious as could be. The place is always hopping so it's excellent for people watching/staring, which I am a big fan of. read more

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Myself and my boyfriend enjoyed our walk in Stephen's green park, such a beautiful place! Enjoyed simple things like sitting on the bank and eating ice cream, sun was splitting the trees, we were lucky with the weather... This park is perfect for romantic walk, oh those beautiful swans! read more

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This is a nice oasis in the city. When you are strolling inside of it, you feel like you are in the country. There is a lake, a waterfall, stone structures, lots of ducks, at least one swan, gazebos, and some stone structures. There are walking paths and lots of green grass where people have spread a blanket to enjoy relaxing in the sun (when available). There are some nice trees and flowers and it is really a relaxing atmosphere. We watched a duck bringing leaves to make a nest on the side of the lake and saw the swan actually fly a short distance. It's a great place to visit. read more

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The Green is one of the loveliest parks I have visited. Very popular on a warm and sunny afternoon (especially during lunch hour when all the professionals in the area attend to eat their lunches), I am always happy to take a stroll through the park. I love just lounging with friends during break or on a weekend, find a spot of grass or a bench and enjoy the pond, fountain, greens, statues, flowers, whatever your heart desires! Note: the park does close in Spring at 8pm, by the time the guards start walking around the park and yelling its closure they have locked all the gates but the main gate across from Grafton. Just so you know and you don't end up going to a more convenient location and having to dart across the park to get out (makes all the walking effort redundant. read more

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We randomly wondered into this beautiful park while exploring the city of Dublin and it instantly became one of my favorite places in the city. There is simply so much to see and do in this park! Whether your interests lie in beautiful wildlife, artistic displays, historical events, exercise, or etc there is a place for you in this park. My absolute favorite part was simply having a snack by the water. There were birds everywhere! We spent a good half hour sharing our snacks with the birds. Many of the pigeons ate out of my hand and one of them even perched itself upon my partner's shoulder! It was a fairytale-esque occasion like no other. If you are looking for a place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of Dublin I certainly recommend giving this park a chance. read more

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Loved this place! Even in the crazy cold of February it was a beautiful. It was so much busier than I expected a park to be, I guess? I think it's because it connects several streets and serves as a shortcut. Despite the foot traffic, there were still places that felt secluded enough for a picnic in warmer weather. I really enjoyed feeding the ducks and swans! read more

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Right smack bang in the centre of the city sits Stephens Green; big enough to afford you 40 mins happy wandering around, small enough so that you won't get lost - unless you try really really hard. The grounds are immaculately maintained and landscaped bustling with wildlife and appreciative punters. Wikipedia says that within the park is a garden for the blind with scented plants, I didn't know this, I shall seek it out next time I go through. read more

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