Merrion Square Park - Free Family-Friendly Park

Merrion Square is one of Dublin’s finest Georgian squares and its park is a lovely green space right in the city centre. Surrounded by stunning Georgian townhouses, the park has beautiful flower beds, mature trees, a playground, and the famous Oscar Wilde statue.

What to Expect

A well-maintained city centre park with a proper playground for kids, colourful flower beds, benches for people-watching, and the reclining Oscar Wilde statue on the corner (one of Dublin’s most photographed spots). On Sundays, Art on the Railings transforms the west side into an open-air gallery.

The National Gallery of Ireland, Natural History Museum (the Dead Zoo), and Government Buildings are all on the square.

Good to Know

• Free entry, open dawn to dusk
• Good playground for young children
• Oscar Wilde statue on the northwest corner
• Art on the Railings every Sunday
• Natural History Museum and National Gallery right there (both free)
• Leinster House (Irish Parliament) is on the square
• Great for a picnic on a sunny day

Getting There

Central Dublin, a 10-minute walk from Grafton Street. Pearse DART station is 5 minutes away. Dublin Bus to Merrion Square or Nassau Street.