| About Phoenix Park | | | | in Phoenix Park to see the pope that year. |
| Phoenix Park is one of the largest city parks in | | | | Another obvious monument in the park is the |
| Europe, in fact, it is 5 times bigger than Hyde Park | | | | Wellington Monument. It's fairly hard to miss as it's |
| in London city and twice the size of Central Park | | | | one of the tallest obelisk monuments in Europe |
| in New York city - two of the most famous city | | | | standing at 62 metres! |
| parks in the world. | | | | The Phoenix monument is a tall column at the |
| It can be found 3km north west of Dublin city | | | | centre of the park and at the top of it can be |
| centre with the main entrance to the park on | | | | seen the Phoenix bird. |
| Parkgate Street (opposite Hueston Railway | | | | While in the park you could also visit the Phoenix |
| Station). | | | | Park Visitor Center which is located beside |
| The park comprises of 1,760 acres of grassland | | | | Ashtown Castle a fortified castle which has been |
| and parkland which are divided by the many tree | | | | restored. |
| lined avenues that run through the park. The total | | | | The park also boasts soccer and football pitches, |
| circumference of the park is 16km so if you want | | | | cricket and polo grounds and an area called the |
| to explore it all, it would take a few days! | | | | 'Furry Glen' which has a beautiful walkway around |
| Phoenix Park was at one time a Royal Hunting | | | | a lake. |
| park with pheasants and deer so a wall was built | | | | Phoenix Park has also hosted many big concerts |
| around it to keep in the animals and in 1745 it | | | | like Robbie Williams, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers |
| was finally opened to the public. | | | | and U2. |
| Phoenix Park is one of Dublin's top attractions. It's | | | | How to get there |
| a great place to head to if the weather is nice | | | | Entrance to the park is free so you should really |
| and you just want to get away from the hustle | | | | put it on your itinerary when in Dublin. |
| and bustle of the city for a while. | | | | By foot: If you're at O'Connell Bridge in the city |
| The park is dotted with some noteworthy | | | | centre, just head west along the quays until you |
| attractions. Probably one of the most significant | | | | come to Hueston Station where you'll see the |
| features in the park is Aras an Uachtarain which is | | | | entrance to the park opposite it. This walk is |
| the residence of the President of Ireland Mary | | | | about 3km. |
| McAleese and her family. It's located in the north | | | | By car: Just take the N4 west from O'Connell |
| east area of the park. You'll easily recognise the | | | | Bridge until Hueston Station. |
| white building in the distance from the road as it is | | | | By bus: Take bus number 37, 38, 39 from Middle |
| modelled on the White House. | | | | Abbey Street to Ashtown Gate. |
| Another must see attraction in the park is Dublin | | | | Where to stay |
| Zoo which covers 30 acres and showcases over | | | | If you want to stay near Phoenix Park then |
| 700 different species of animal and birds from all | | | | check into the Ashling Hotel which is located on |
| corners of the globe. | | | | Parkgate Street close to the main entrance to |
| As you walk through the park you'll see the Papal | | | | the park. |
| Cross, which was built for Pope John Paul's visit to | | | | Other hotel within walking distance include The |
| Ireland in 1979. Over one million people turned up | | | | Clarence Hotel and the Aston Hotel. |