Blessington Street Basin

Tranquil Oasis in the Heart of the City

Spent an hour today at Blessington St Basin. Good for the soul. Built in 1811 as a reservoir for North inner Dublin with water taken from Lough Owel in Westmeath brought to the capital via the Royal C...

Hidden Gem

A hidden gem. Even in the rain it is a small slice of tranquillity. Well worth a visit. Very accessible.

Beautiful, quiet park near downtown

I saw an online article recommending Blessington St Basin as one of the most underrated parks in Dublin. Was delighted to find it was only 3 blocks from my hotel off O'Connell St, and even more delig...

Favourite

Blessington Street Park is one of my favourite places which will take you leisurely from Phibsborough to Broadstone with a pop into Blessington Basin if you’re so inclined. It’s a peaceful stroll thro...

Pretty and clean park considering all the tramps/Alcoholic homeless

This park happened to be near where i was staying in dublin, very small but nice (except for local homeless). I wouldn't go out of my way to go here.