The Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any capital city in Europe.
It was 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 Park is also home to the Zoological Gardens, Áras an Uachtaráin, and Victorian flower gardens. The Phoenix Park is only a mile and a half from O’Connell Street. Both passive and active recreational pursuits may be viewed or pursued such as walking, running, polo, cricket, hurling, and many more. The Glen Pond is set in very scenic surrounds in the Furry Glen. There are many walks and cycle trails available to the public.
The Phoenix Park is open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, all year round. The main gates of the Park at Parkgate Street and Castleknock Gate are open 24 hours. The side gates to the Park are open from approximately 7.00am until approximately 10.45pm. Please refer to the information below under the heading ‘Current Road and Gate Closures’ for any updates to these opening times.
An evocation in pictures and music of a summer’s day in the Phoenix Park Dublin.
‘Pieces of Land’ visits the Phoenix Park in Dublin to explore the 1,750 acres walled city park, its buildings, sporting activities, wildlife and the people who spend their leisure time enjoying its amenities.
While there is no commentary in the programme, it does contain scenes from around the park from the dog pond and the Furry Glen to the zoo and is accompanied by music composed by Jim Doherty.
This episode of ‘Pieces of Land: Summer in the Park’ was broadcast on 28 June 1976.
Don’t Feed The Deer
DRONES IN THE PHOENIX PARK
Please note the use of drones is NOT permitted in The Phoenix Park
Please check this timetable for remaining free dates before submitting your permit application. You may also use the form on this page to apply for a licence or permit for Grangegorman Military Cemetery, Arbour Hill Cemetery, or the Garden of Remembrance.
If you wish to apply for a licence to hold an event, or permit for photography and filming, please click here.
Current Road and Gate Closures
Gate Closure Order – Cabra Gate
From 2pm to 4pm, Wednesday 13 October 2021
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause during this period and appreciate the co-operation of the public. Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained. If the planned operations are completed ahead of schedule, the gates will open when safe to do so.
Gate Closure Order- Cabra Gate (PDF)
Gate Closure Order – Islandbridge Gate
In order to re-hang the historical vehicular gates and take up and re-lay existing granite cobbles within the footprint of the vehicular gate, the following gate closure at the Phoenix Park will apply on the dates and for the times set out under:
Islandbridge Gate – From 11pm on Sunday 3rd October to 7am on Monday 25 October 2021
A Traffic Management system will be in place for pedestrians and cyclists.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause during this period and appreciate the co-operation of the public as we carry out this necessary conservation work. If the works are completed ahead of schedule, the gates will open when safe to do so.
Gate Closure Order – Islandbridge Gate (PDF)
Deer in the Park
Dogs in the Park
Dogs are not permitted in some areas of the Park, and are required to be kept on a lead in other areas. Please download this Code of Conduct for Dog Owners for more information.
Important Notice re Car Break-Ins
The OPW liaises directly with An Garda Síochána with regards to this matter.
Update on the Playing Pitches in the Phoenix Park
The Phoenix Park Blog
We love sharing all the news and views from the Park.
Read the latest posts below, and click through to the full Park Blog for all news articles and Park updates.
OPW delighted to announce the annual Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre from Friday to Sunday, 10 – 12 September 2021
OPW delighted to announce the Annual Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre from Friday to Sunday, 10th - 12th September 2021 The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the return of the Annual Phoenix Park Biodiversity...
Minister O’Donovan launches the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study Post-Consultation Report
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., today launched the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study Post-Consultation Report. Speaking at the launch, Minister O’Donovan said: “I am delighted at the...
Restoration works at Ashtown & Castleknock Gates, Phoenix Park, and associated road closures
The Office of Public Works wish to advise of upcoming gate closures to Ashtown Gate and Castleknock Gate in order to facilitate the rehanging of the historical gates. The gate restoration project is now at the stage where no further works can take place without...