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St Stephen’s Green

Dublin, Ireland

St Stephen’s Green

St Stephen’s Green is a historic 89,030 m² urban park in central Dublin, featuring formal gardens, a lake, diverse tree species, children’s play areas, and a bandstand for performances. Managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), it combines cultural heritage, biodiversity, and recreational spaces in the heart of the city. The park provides educational opportunities, heritage tours, and accessible facilities for all ages

PARK INFO

  • Access: Free
  • Type of Park: Urban Public Recreation & Heritage
  • Size: 89,030.841 m²
  • Governance: Office of Public Works (OPW)
  • Location Context: Central Dublin city, easily accessible via public transport

Accessibility & Facilities

  • Flat, symmetrical layout with wide, maintained paths
  • Garden for the Blind with Braille signage and aromatic plants
  • Accessible entrances and nearby bus stops, no steps within the park
  • Benches, seating areas, and playgrounds for all ages

Protection Status

  • Managed and maintained by the Office of Public Works
  • Regular gardening, litter collection, water feature maintenance, and safety inspections
  • Recognized for its cultural, historical, and recreational value

Educational & Community Value

Educational Activities:
  • Guided tours for visitors to explore heritage, horticulture, and architecture
  • Workshops for children during school holidays and Heritage Week
  • Opportunities for local schools to study biodiversity, arts, crafts, and local history
  • Seating areas, walking paths, and play zones
  • Bandstand for open-air performances and cultural events
  • Accessible and open spaces for leisure and relaxation

Biodiversity & Natural Features

Flora:

  • Over 750 trees, including London plane, sycamore, evergreen oak, birch, holly, weeping ash, hawthorn, and laurel
  • Flower beds, formal gardens, and a lake island
  • Tree-lined formal walks with lime trees along the northern boundary
    Fauna:
  • Waterfowl including mallard ducks, swans, moorhens
  • Birds of prey and passerines such as goldcrests, magpies, robins, wrens
  • Five bird species of conservation concern in Ireland (three gull species, mute swan, tufted duck)

Ecological Importance:

  • Provides urban green space mitigating noise and air pollution
  • Supports diverse urban biodiversity within central Dublin

Map of the park

Here’s a map of The St Stephen’s Green. Use it to plan your trip to make sure you don’t miss anything

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