People's Park (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is People's Park?
What makes it 79% Baby-Friendly: Wide pram-friendly paths and a baby-changing table support parents, but no dedicated nursing room and little weather shelter mean visits are best in mild, dry conditions.
Positives:
- Stroller Access: Wide paved paths let you push a stroller easily around the park.
- Covered Seating: Veranda and park benches provide sheltered spots for feeding or resting with a baby.
Challenges:
- Toilet Hours: Public toilets close around 16:30—plan baby changes before then.
- No Nursing Room: No dedicated nursing room—use your pram’s shade or café corner for privacy.
What is People's Park?
- A public park in Dún Laoghaire that showcases formal gardens, restored ornamental fountains and a wrought-iron bandstand
- A Grade II–listed cast-iron pavilion that houses a tearoom at the park’s centre
- A fenced children’s play area and a weekly Sunday food and crafts market held under the central bandstand
What is so special about People's Park for with baby?
- Wide, smooth paths make stroller use easy
- Sheltered café veranda offers baby-friendly seating
- Public toilets include a baby-changing table
- Sensory garden lets baby explore safe textures
- Picnic benches under shade near the shelter
Recommended visit duration: 0.5-1 hour
Why 0.5-1 hour visit duration is ideal for with baby: A 30–60 minute visit allows time to explore the playground, café, and sensory garden without tiring the baby.
Baby-Friendly Activities in People's Park
Push stroller along paved paths:
Smooth level paths circle the park.
Tip: Start at the main entrance and follow the loop to avoid backtracking.
Relax on the café veranda:
The sheltered terrace at People’s Park Café offers baby-friendly seating.
Tip: Ask staff for a corner table to feed or nap your baby in shade.
Use baby-changing facilities:
Clean public restrooms have a baby-changing table.
Tip: Bring your own change mat and visit before 16:30 when toilets close.
Explore the sensory garden:
The ‘Garden for the Blind’ uses scented plants and textured surfaces.
Tip: Let your baby touch leaves and smell flowers under supervision.
Enjoy a shaded picnic:
Picnic benches and lawns offer quiet spots beside the Victorian shelter.
Tip: Pack a blanket and snacks; shade is best in the late morning.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to People's Park
- Weekday Visits: Visit outside Sunday market hours for quieter paths and available benches.
- Early Sunday Arrival: Arrive by 10:00 on Sundays to find a café table and avoid peak crowds.
- Bring Changing Mat: Pack a portable mat to use the baby-changing table quickly and hygienically.
Reviews of People's Park
Sunil Agawane
Very nice place ... Dun Laoghaire bay or harber area ... nice place to have a walk upto light house ... very clean area with fresh air from sea ... can have a coffee at small coffee stall ... nice place to visit with family and friends for evening and morning walk
Gee Em
The park is nice, the playground is good. But the park closes and doesn’t open until a random time each morning. The park often gets lots of rubbish in it, especially on weekend market days. The fountains probably need more regular cleaning as well. But when the park is good it is very good.
Mr. Shah
This is an amazing park and on Sundays they also have a farmers market. There are many nice people with their amazing dogs 🐕. I visit this market sometimes on Sundays and pet the amazing dogs 🐕. There is also a cafe in this garden/ park.
Michael Raj Groves
A beautiful park especially at night and when you have it all to yourself, of course in the day time you can enjoy the flowers, sea views and the weekend market, a super park with stunning surroundings, cheers
Justyna Kosmulska (TheHartist)
All a Town park needs to be: has 2 fountains, a playground, a toilet, a cafe, lovely old trees, view to the infinite sea, weekend events and markets. I love coming here. Small but local and with history.
When is the best time to visit People's Park (Dublin, Ireland)?
Between March and October, the Sunday food & craft market runs from 10:00–16:00. Arrive before noon for fewer crowds and easy stroller access.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Two coffees at café | EUR 8 |
| Two light meals | EUR 24 |
| Market snacks | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 42 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of People's Park
Address: Park Rd, Glasthule, Dublin, Ireland
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About People's Park
Opening Hours
Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.
Phone Number
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