National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens were established by the Royal Dublin Society in 1795. The Gardens, 19.5 hectares on the south bank of the Tolka, contain many attractive features including: an arboretum, rock garden and burren areas, large pond, extensive herbaceous borders, student garden; there are 20,000 species and cultivars grown.
Range of glasshouses which are an architectural feature of the Gardens include curvilinear range, large palm house, new alpine house and the complex for ferns, tropical water plants and succulents.
Notable specimens include: a fine, weeping Atlantic cedar, venerable Chusan palms and native strawberry trees and the "Last Rose of Summer" of the famous ballad.
Well recommended pleasant place to go for a tranquil stroll.
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St.Anne's park & Rose garden
St.Anne's Estate was the former Dublin home of the Guinness Family. It was acquired in 1939 by Dublin Corporation and St.Annes is now the largest enclosed Corporation Park, covering some 112 hectare.
In addition to extensive woodlands, water features and recreational facilities, its rose gardens are of international importance and are at their peak in June, July, August and September.
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