Saint Anne's Park
Park Large public park with formal gardens and sports facilities
Once a private estate in Dublin’s north city, Saint Anne’s Park offers formal gardens, a large rose garden, rivers and sports fields; visitors come for walks, picnics and seasonal plantings.
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Saint Anne’s Park is a large public municipal park in Dublin, located between the suburbs of Raheny and Clontarf and known for extensive gardens, lakes and recreational facilities.
Formal and informal garden areas, two large ornamental lakes, sports pitches and long avenues for walking and cycling are prominent features across the park’s expanse. The grounds include cultivated beds and heritage trees that are used for both leisure and organized community sport.
The park occupies land that was formerly a private estate; ownership and use changed in the 20th century as the grounds were developed and opened to the public for recreation and civic use.
Situated in north Dublin, the park lies roughly 6 kilometers from the city center between the coastal suburb of Clontarf and the residential area of Raheny.
- Size and facilities: Covers more than 240 acres (about 97 hectares) of landscaped parkland, with formal gardens, ponds and extensive paths for walking and sport.
How to Get to Saint Anne's Park #
Saint Anne’s Park sits between the suburbs of Raheny and Clontarf, about 7-8 km northeast of Dublin city centre. From the city centre take the DART (commuter rail) to Raheny station (then a 10-20 minute walk west) or use Dublin Bus routes serving the coast road; cycle lanes approach the park from multiple directions.
Tips for Visiting Saint Anne's Park #
- Visit early on a Sunday to hear local choirs and sports clubs arrive; community life is at its liveliest then.
- Walk the route between the walled Rose Garden and the north lakes for the best sequence of plantings.
- The park contains the remains of 19th-century walled gardens tied to the Guinness estate-look for old stonework near the boating lake.
Best Time to Visit Saint Anne's Park #
As a large urban park on Dublin's north side, the best times focus on spring and summer for plant interest and activity; off-peak weekdays are quieter.
Weather & Climate near Saint Anne's Park #
Saint Anne's Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (752 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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