During the 1916 Easter Rising, both British forces and Irish rebels agreed to a temporary ceasefire daily to allow the park keeper to feed the ducks.
The park was enclosed as a private space for local residents in 1663 before being made public property by the St Stephen's Green Act of 1877.
The Famine Memorial, depicting gaunt figures, commemorates the Great Famine of the 1840s.
The park's lake is artificially maintained and features a Victorian-style bridge built in 1907.
An ornamental bandstand located in the park was a gift from Sir Arthur Guinness, Lord Ardilaun.
The park contains a sensory garden specifically designed for the visually impaired, featuring plants with aromatic and tactile qualities.
It houses a bust of Constance Markievicz, who was involved in the 1916 Rising and later became the first woman elected to the UK Parliament.
The layout features a 'sunken garden' area that maintains high levels of botanical diversity.
St Stephen's Green is a 22-acre public park in Dublin city centre that retains its original 1880s Victorian layout. The park features a large ornamental lake fed by an artificial waterfall and is home to a diverse collection of waterfowl. It contains numerous historical monuments, including a bust of James Joyce and the Wolfe Tone memorial. The park was opened to the public in 1880 following an act of Parliament led by Lord Ardilaun, a member of the Guinness family. Its design includes extensive flowerbeds, mature trees, and gravel pathways typical of late-19th-century landscaping. The park was a site of significant conflict during the 1916 Easter Rising, with trenches dug within the grounds. It serves as a central green lung for Dublin's business and shopping district. The grounds are maintained by the Office of Public Works.
The view of the ornamental bridge from the water's edge.
Enter from the Grafton Street side to immediately access the most formal Victorian garden sections.
Use the park's designated sensory garden area if you prefer a quieter environment away from the main thoroughfares.
Check the notice boards at the main entrances for information on temporary exhibitions or local heritage talks.
Feeding the ducks, as the park management discourages this to maintain water quality and bird health.
Opens daily at dawn; closing time varies according to sunset throughout the year.
Cyclists must dismount; dogs must be kept on a lead at all times; do not walk on flowerbeds.
