Few cities have such a facility on their doorsteps – it is more than twice as large as Central Park in New York.
The park was for centuries the property of the King’s representatives in Ireland, used as a Royal hunting park – which is why it was enclosed by a wall, to keep the game in.
However it was opened to the public in 1747 and so for more than 250 years has been a favourite playground for generations of Dubliners.
The Park is also home to the Zoological Gardens and Aras an Uachtarain and Victorian flower gardens. The Phoenix Park is only 1.5 miles from O'Connell Street. Both passive and active recreational pursuits may be viewed or pursued such as walking, running, polo, cricket, hurling, etc. The Glen Pond is set in very scenic surrounds in the Furry Glen. There are many walks and cycle routes available to the public.
The park is open all year round, there is no admission charge and visitors can explore freely.
Bus Route(s): No's 10, 37, 38, 39, 66, 67 from city centre.
To find this cache you will need to answer the following questions and calculate the final cordinates and don't forget to BYOP.
All are in walking distance of each other.
Stage 1 – N53.20.903 W06.20.267
Question 1. - How many letters are in the surname of the Reverand who laid the foundation stone to Chapelizod Catholic Church?
Answer 1 = A
Stage 2 – N53.20.844 W06.20.221
Question 2 - What year was the foundation stone laid to the Royal Hibernian Military School?
Answer = BCDE
Final Stage – N53.20.(B+C).(C-D).C W006.20.(E-A).B.8