Waterstown Park — Attraction in South Dublin

A hidden oasis on the west side of Dublin is Watertown Park with the River Liffey gently gliding along its boundary. On arrival, take in the wonderful view of the magnificent trees across the Liffey valley, the 'clock' tower (really a water tower) at Farmleigh and the Strawberry Beds. Experience the massive height of the motorway bridge that carries the M50 over the river Liffey from down below. The park was once a hive of activity with many mills working the waters of the Liffey. Indeed, these lands go back far in time with links to the Crusades - the Knights Hospitallers where they built a church on adjoining land. The knights brought palm leafs back from the 'holy lands', and this tradition gave Palmerstown it's historic name. Eventually the knights built a hospital further down the river...

A nice oul park. You can leave the small tots to play in the playground, and the dog in the little wee dog park, although we hadn't our dog the day we were there. Then, you can tear off walking on a variety of different paths. If you go off over to the end, you can go in under the motorway, imagine! I found that very intense. then there's a little wee trail going off in by the river that was very interesting. there was a fallen tree going across the river and the young wans were climbing across and I was petrified! But tis very nice, although your not allowed have a puck in the park, and there is...

Close the Palmerstown Village and Phoenix Park is the most ecological Park which was a family farm until 1980s.Woodland, wet grassland, hedgerows are the home for almost 300 species of animals, birds and plants.The 19th century millrace alongside the Liffey, is enjoyable track for a walking, running and cycling (more than 5km) In 2019 playgrounds were installed to developing, increasing abilities for children to cope with risk and imagination.

You can easily fall asleep 😴 , listening the river so makes You relaxed. My wife Barbara loves that...