St Anne's Park (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is St Anne's Park?
What makes it 80% Baby-Friendly: Wide paved paths suit strollers and café offers high chairs, yet baby-changing tables are not guaranteed and no private nursing room, so parents should confirm facilities first.
Positives:
- Stroller Access: Wide, paved paths ensure smooth stroller rides across main park areas
- On-site Facilities: Olive’s Room offers high chairs and a changing table for quick baby care
Challenges:
- Limited Nursing Privacy: No dedicated nursing room; use covered seating at Olive’s Room with a purchase
- Toilet Availability: Baby-changing tables not guaranteed in public toilets; confirm at Olive’s Room
What is St Anne's Park?
- A sprawling public urban park on Dublin’s northern coast encompassing over 240 acres of woodlands, lawns and formal gardens
- A heritage landscape laid out in the late 19th century with tree-lined avenues, Victorian walled gardens and a celebrated rose garden with over 25 varieties
- A setting punctuated by ornamental follies such as the Clocktower and Fairy Door Tree and anchored by the restored Red Stables complex housing cultural and community facilities
What is so special about St Anne's Park for with baby?
- Smooth, wide pathways ideal for strollers
- High chairs and changing table at Olive’s Room café
- Quiet Walled Garden perfect for baby play
- Free attractions include City Farm and Food Market
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows a relaxed pace with stroller, stops at café and playground
Baby-Friendly Activities in St Anne's Park
Stroller-Friendly Garden Walk:
Follow the main avenues past the Rose Garden and Clocktower on wide, paved paths.
Tip: Start at the Red Stables and loop back for easy stroller navigation
Walled Garden Visit:
Explore the quiet herbaceous beds inside the park’s walled enclosure.
Tip: Bring a blanket for baby to crawl safely on the grass
Picnic by the Playground:
Set up near the themed playground adjacent to the Red Stables.
Tip: Pack finger-friendly snacks and use nearby water-refill stations for bottles
Olive’s Room Tearoom Break:
Enjoy coffee and snacks in the restored stables with high chairs.
Tip: Order a drink to access indoor seating and the changing table
St Anne’s City Farm:
Meet farm animals and learn about sustainable living at the on-site city farm.
Tip: Visit early to see feeding time and avoid mid-afternoon crowds
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to St Anne's Park
- Early Arrival: Visit before 10 am to secure stroller-friendly seating at Olive’s Room and avoid crowds
- Plan Your Loop: Download the park map to chart stroller-friendly routes and minimize backtracking
Reviews of St Anne's Park
Patrycja
This park is honestly one of the best I’ve been to! It’s really spacious -perfect for families but fun for anyone. The rose garden is my favourite part; the smell is just amazing. You can also follow a path to get to a beautiful pond with ducks swimming around, and then you can wander through the trees nearby where we saw some squirrels playing. It’s such a nice spot to relax and enjoy the outdoor...
Jack Hummel
Decided to skip my usual route this morning and walk the dog here instead. The park’s massive, peaceful, and full of lovely paths shaded by trees. Great start for a Friday. Fresh air, birds singing, and the dog absolutely loving life. Can’t beat it.
Orbit Artist
Beautiful park with a wonderful history attached to it. It is one of the old Guinness family estates, that became a park. Magnificent mature evergreen trees, with the Naniken river flowing through it. Right beside Bull Island on the Coast. Great air quality with Saturday markets, pitches, tennis courts, pitch and putt, stunning rose garden and it was also voted the 5th most beautiful park in the w...
François Bureau
A serene park featuring a stunning pond surrounded by beautiful lit trees. Perfect for evening strolls and peaceful moments. A hidden gem for nature lovers and photographers alike. Highly recommend if you're close by. A bit far from the city center.
Prajakta Todankar
Located in Raheney.. best park to experience forest, beautiful flower gardens as well as beautiful walking trail. Dog friendly… near by the beach for more excitement.. entry free… just loved it…
When is the best time to visit St Anne's Park (Dublin, Ireland)?
June–September offers rose blooms along stroller paths. Saturdays host the Red Stables Food Market with fresh fruit snacks. Spring mornings are best for quiet baby-friendly strolls.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Olive’s Room drinks (2 adults) | EUR 8 |
| Picnic snack supplies | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 18 |
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 St Anne's Park
Address: Clontarf East, Dublin, Ireland
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About St Anne'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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