The Parks and Landscapes Services Division plans, designs and manages the City's landscapes to provide an attractive and sustainable City. The Division also aims to meet the social, recreational and conservational needs of the City and its citizens. Contact the Parks and Landscape Services by telephone at (01) 222 3392 or by fax at (01) 222 2668.
Parks Opening and Closing Times
The official opening time is 10.00 am. Please note that in our bigger parks with a large number of gates, closing will start half an hour before the times listed below.
Parks Opening and Closing Times
| December – January |
5.00pm |
| February |
5.30pm |
| March |
6.30pm/7.30pm (time change at start of daylight savings) |
| April |
8.30pm |
| May |
9.30pm |
| June – July |
10.00pm |
| August |
9.30pm |
| September |
8.30pm |
| October |
7.30pm/6.30pm (time change at end of daylight savings) |
| November |
5.30pm |
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Outside Hours Park Warden Service |
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MANGUARD Plus will provide a Park Warden Service in city parks outside the normal parks staffing hours only up until the parks close to the public. The public can contact them on telephone number 0818 313 300, which is a city-wide emergency number. This is a 7 day service, however, it is not a 24 hour service. |
National Tree Week 2012 - Seachtain Náisiúnta na gCrann 2012 
National Tree Week will be held from 4th – 10th of March 2012. The slogan this year is ‘Trees – Our Past, Our Present, Our Future’ / ‘Crainn – Inné, Inniu, Amárach’. Each year The Parks and Landscape Services Division of Dublin City Council gets involved with local schools and community groups to carry out tree planting projects. Why not celebrate Tree Week with a walk in one of the city’s many parks.
You can learn about Ireland’s native trees by following a Native Tree Trail. Trails are located in Bushy Park, Markievicz Park, Poppintree Park, and Johnstown Park. Please click here for the Native Tree Trail booklets.
For more information on National Tree Week and a complete list of events in the city and beyond please visit The Tree Council’s website at www.treecouncil.ie or contact Sean Redmond, Parks and Landscape Services Division, Email: sean.redmond@dublincity.ie
Upgrading of Palmerston Park Playground
The contract for the upgrading of the playground in Palmerston park has now been awarded to Go Play Ltd. It is anticipated that work will commence on site in early March and it is hoped that the playground will be completed by the end of April 2012. Click here to see a plan of the winning design.
This Division apologises for any inconvenience caused to park users during the construction stage as sections of the park will have to be closed to enable the works to be undertaken safely. Any queries should be forwarded to park@dublincity.ie
Proposed Upgrading of Belgrave Square Park Childrens Playground
Following consultation with local school children the tender for the playground upgrading has been completed and the Children’s Playground Company, based in Naas, Co. Kildare, has been appointed to undertake the project. A plan and perspective of the winning design can been seen by clicking here.
It is anticipated that works will commence on site by the end of November and the playground will be completed within 6 to 8 weeks thereafter.
To facilitate the project to be undertaken in a safe manner, and in the interest of public safety, the park may have to be closed at certain times during installation. This Division apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate the publics co-operation during the construction and installation phase of the project.
If you require any further information or wish to comment on the design proposed please forward your queries to michael.noonan@dublincity.ie or telephone 01 2223434.
The Cabbage Gardens: A History
The Cabbage Garden is a small centre city neighbourhood park nestled at the rear of the houses between Kevin Street Upr. and New Street, Dublin 8. The park however has a long history which dates back to the 1600’s. Please click here to read a summary of its history.
Herbert Park - History of a Landscape
Herbert Park, situated in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 is one of the most popular parks in the city. Located in an area which has a long history dating from Donnybrook Fair in 1204 and comprising an area of marshy ground close to the River Dodder which was originally known as the ‘Forty Acres’.
Please click here to read a document that chronicles the History of the Local Landscape over the centuries outlining some of the significant events during the period in both words and pictures.
Herbert Park - 100 years
This year marks the 100 year anniversary of Herbert Park having been originally opened in 1911 on the same site of the Dublin International Exhibition of 1907.
The leaflet ‘Herbert Park – 100 years’, which is available to download below, marks this anniversary by chronicling the history of the park from it’s inception to the present day. The centenary of the park opening will also be celebrated by various events which will held in the park on Sunday 21st August 2011 and members of the public are welcome.
'Herbert Park 100 years' leaflet - page 1
Fairview Park Improvements 2010
The proposed improvements will include a newly designed high quality playground, upgrading of the seasonal bedding areas and include a newly designed outdoor performance area with some public seating. For full details please click here
Guidelines for Open Space and Landscape Development Works
The Parks and Landscapes Services Division of Dublin City Council have issued general guidelines for the development of open space to ensure quality standards are met. Persons preparing planning applications, including landscape professionals, should be aware of the specific European and national standards relating to open space and landscape development works. Read the guidelines.
Find out about the International Peace Garden Foundation
The International Peace Garden Foundation is a nonprofit organization, established to advance global friendship and international understanding through the creation of peace gardens and cultural exchange programs. Visit the International Peace Garden Foundation website.
Find a playground
Click here for a list of playgrounds in Dublin City Parks