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Parks & Playgrounds in Cardiff

Parks & Playgrounds in Cardiff: every place written up honestly, with the details parents actually need.

3 places 3 free to visit

Stone lion statue in front of a historic sandstone tower with autumn foliage.Free

Bute Park

Cardiff

A free, sprawling park with a story trail, a champion tree hunt and a carved animal wall to spot along the way.

Baby changeBike parkingCaféDog friendly+3 more

Swans and waterfowl on a calm lake with tree-lined banks and autumn foliage in the background.Free

Roath Park

Cardiff

A lake to pedalo across, two playgrounds, a trim trail and a wildlife trail, all free to wander round.

Baby changeCaféOutdoor playToilets

Spring flowers blooming in a public park with mature trees and red brick buildings visible beyond.Free

Victoria Park

Cardiff · up to age 12

A free park playground and splash play area in Cardiff, good for a couple of hours with kids up to about 12.

Baby changeFood on siteOutdoor playToilets

Good to know: parks & playgrounds in Cardiff

Are any of them free?

Yes, Bute Park, Roath Park and Victoria Park are free to visit.

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