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===People's Gardens===
[[File:Wellington obelisk and People's Garden pond.jpg|thumb|right|Wellington obelisk and People's Garden pond]]
The gardens, located close to the Parkgate Street entrance, comprise an area of {{convert|9|ha|acre|spell=in}}, and were re-opened in 1864. These gardens were initially established in 1840 as the Promenade Grounds. They display Victorian horticulture, including ornamental lakes, children's playground, picnic area and bedding schemes. A statue is in the gardens dedicated to executed [[Easter Rising]] leader [[Seán Heuston]]. There is a plaque in honour of the Irish sculptor [[Jerome Connor]] on Infirmary Road, overlooking the gardens which he frequently visited. The opening hours are 8.00 am until dusk. Closing times vary during the year.