Airfield Trust was set up in `93 to administer the estate of the two sisters Letitia and Naomi Overend. It is a fantastic centre for learning and recreation and children from all over enjoy visiting Airfield. Facilities include a classroom complex , arts and crafts courtyard and a centre for learning and recreation. Airfield Gardens and Walk include five acres of beautifully designed ornamental read more  

Ardgillan Castle built in 1738 and opened as a Regional Park in 1985. It is situated on the coast between Balbriggan and Skerries and has some of the most amazing views in Dublin. The castle is set in 194 acres of park , mixed woodland and gardens overlooking the bay of Drogheda and is a sanctuary for many species of mammals and birds. The ground floor rooms o read more  

Avondale House, the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) one of the greatest political leaders of Irish history. It is set in a lovely forest park of over 500 acresand this beautiful Georgian house built in 1777 contains fine original plasterwork and furniture belonging to the Parnell Family. Suitable for all ages and a lovely place for walks and picnics. Look out for the read more  

Small peaceful park at the north end of Parnell Square opened in 1966 dedicated to the men and women who lost their lives for Irish freedom.It marks the spot where several leaders of the 1916 Easter rising were held before being taken to Kilmainham Gaol.Focal pt in the garden is the large bronze sculpture by Oisin Kelly of the legendary Children of Lir who were changed into swans read more  

Nice quiet and relatively unknown park in the centre of Dublin between Harcourt Street and Earlsfort Terrace – accessible from Hatch Street and near the National Concert Hall. Designed in 1865 by Ninian Niven. Features in the park include sunken formal panels of lawn with fountains, woodlands, a maze, rosarium, American garden and rockeries.This was all part of the private grounds of the read more  

Lough Key has lots to offer. The `Lough Key Experience` is an engaging audio trail of the Park`s history, flora arid fauna through the 19th century underground tunnels, to the top of the refurbished 5-storey Moylurg viewing tower and along a contemporary Tree Canopy Walk, the first of its kind in Ireland.The Adventure Play Kingdom keeps kids entertained for hours with its stimulating read more  

Set in 250 acres of grounds this castle and its surroundings are a must see. It has lots to offer from a tour of the castle itself, the Fry Model railway, Tara’s Palace doll house, lunch at the café, the fantastic children’s play ground to recreational areas and walks. Close to the coastline and Malahide village it is a very popular attraction for families.

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Marlay Park set in 300 acres was once a private estate but is now a suburban public park. It has great family amenities including play areas, a golf course, a BMX cycle track, miniature railway, lakes, woods and parkland. The stables beside the estate mansion are now home to thriving crafts studios and shops. It is also venue to popular bands who attract thousands.

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Set in one of Dublin`s oldest and grandest Georgian squares there is a lovely park covering 12 acres. On the west side you have the Natural History museum, the National Gallery and the front garden of Leinster House and on all other three sides you have the lovely Georgian town houses. Many famous people lived in this square - Oscar Wilde (no. 1) , Daniel O`Connell (no. 58) and WB Yeats (no. 82 read more