Ynysangharad War Memorial Park. Now try saying that when you're sober! This park is an excellent…read moreplace to visit and enjoy the many activities they have to offer. You can bring the family down and enjoy the park area with a giant swimming pool and play area for the children. Or you could play tennis on the number of outdoor courts they have. Or you could do what I like to do; play on the pitch and putt golf course they have. I remember when I first visited the park and I was surprised by the size of it. It is a huge mass of land that holds all sorts of fun. I have to talk about the pitch and putt golf course. When I used to think of the word 'Golf' I thought of men in silly looking trousers walking for miles to find a little white speck on the floor. Then I actually played on the course and it was fun. You don't have to know how to play golf because the courses aren't even that long. All you have to do is pay £3.50 for two clubs and a ball (that price also includes a £1 deposit) and if you're a student it costs a lot less. This was a great way to spend a day rather than sitting indoors playing pretend golf on the Nintendo Wii. If you are stuck what to do for a day then visit Ynysangharad War Memorial Park because all will have a fun day!

I loved coming here today. What a beautiful little park just across the bridge over the River Taff…read morefrom the town centre. There are delightful paths to follow bordered by lovely old trees. Lots of grassy areas, raised flower beds which are well kept and full of spring flowers. There is a play area for children with swings and climbing frames, tennis courts, and plenty of benches where you can sit. You can't escape the sound of traffic in the distance but it's still a great park.

'Y Garreg Siglo' in Welsh, a great place to visit, not far from Pontypridd Hospital and with a…read moremarvellous view over the town. The central stone is over 5 feet high and placed there in Neolithic times. It does indeed 'rock' slightly back and forth if you sit or stand on it and push a bit! The stone circle surrounding it is much more recent, having been arranged there only one or two hundred years ago (there appears to be some dispute about the exact date). There are various other stones dotted about the Common. There are several places to park nearby along the road side.

Parc Cefn Onn is out on the Northern fringes of Cardiff and isn't really a park, its more like a…read morewoodland area really. Its noted among plant lovers for the Rhododendron displays in the spring and its got lots of streams and ponds so quite good for wildlife. To be honest though there's not really much to see or do and its currently infected with Sudden Oak Death which is making it look a big dull. Its ok but really not worth a trip out of your way to get there.

This is a great set of woods to explore and get lost in. It's frequented by a lot of dogs (in…read moregeneral it's not on their own but with their owners) and families. There are various paths that lead off in different directions, but if you've entered at the main gated entrance on Cherry Orchard Road off the roundabout and keep walking you will most likely end up at the big field at the top by the golf course. Along the way you will pass a few ponds and streams which generally have a charming layer of algae on their surface. As well as this there are the legendary parts of the wood owned by the giant: these being the giant's house, the giant's chair (which is much larger than his house), and the enchantingly named, giant's toilet. These legends may or may not have been made up by my parents when I was growing up, as well as the possible myth that 'all the paths in Cefn-Onn lead back to one another', a frequent proclamation of theirs that I am certain was a ploy to lose my sisters and I for a couple of hours of peace.

There is so much to do and see in Roath Park that each activity almost warrants its own category…read more One of the things to do is take you kids to the playground. A few words of warning though - if you go at the obvious times your kid may have to wait for a go of a swing or a slide as it gets pretty popular. My advice is to go there on a sunny weekday afternoon rather than a weekend and you're child is guaranteed the run fo the place. There is a variety of swings, a big slide built into the banking, a small slide, climbing frames, roundabouts all you need to keep you occupied for an hour or so, sorry I meant all you need to keep you children occupied - I didn't have a go on any of them honestly!

Such a cute park! I had tons of fun with my aunt and 2 younger cousins on the pedal boats (word to…read morethe wise : AVOID the algae, we ended up getting trapped and had to get a friendly couple to push us out XD). The boat is also quite a workout, we ended up getting lazy and making the 8 year old and the 12 year old pedal, classic haha! Lovely place to walk around, had a playground for the kiddies. Very enjoyable hour or so spent here.

Not this is a country park not just a little patch of grass in the city and its a really…read moreinteresting place. Its in the Taff gorge and encompasses a site of scientific interest with a conservation site, a canal and part of the Taff Trial. There's bird watching hide outs, water features and picnic areas too. Its a really good day out and they do lots of education stuff there do so especially good for the kids.

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Went here with my family in hopes for a good outing. Walk was lovely, great landscapes and the park…read moreis nice now they've upgraded it. But I have to say I was quite disappointed when I ordered my food, I ordered chips and gravy, most of the people working there looked young so I had my doubts but I've had chips and gravy here before so I wasn't really worried. When food arrived it looked lovely but the gravy was onion gravy. Had onion bits in it too. Don't know what happened but I'm quite disappointed because the chips were lovely but couldn't eat the ones with gravy on because the gravy was disgusting.

What was previously a derelict colliery area is now an attractive park to wander round. There are…read moreseveral trails to follow; some lead you to a large lake, others through woodland areas to cascades and waterfalls. The information centre has excellent exhibits showing the historical background to the area. There is a cafe too for snacks and hot drinks. UPDATE MARCH 2009: A £1m improvement programme has begun and a new tourist information centre will be created soon and the cafe updated. I am not sure when everything will be open - I imagine they are aiming for this Spring/Easter. The park's trails are still open for walkers and cyclists. A lovely place to visit - I always enjoy coming here.

This unspoilt woodland is a great place to walk the dog, and like all woodlands it changes with the…read moreseasons so you get a different experience each time you visit. You feel a lot further from the city than you actually are, and the various ponds, streams and springs mean you can spot lots of wildlife, particularly ducks (and ducklings, in the spring!). The woods are also full of wild flowers, especially in the spring, with more than 50 species recorded there. The area is also home to some interesting historical features such as the disused Radyr Quarry with a craggy rock face, and a spring that is associated with a 6th century hermit. There are noticeboards dotted about the woods pointing out things of interest.

Llanishen Park isn't as pretty or ornate as many of Cardiff's other parks, but it does have a…read morefairly wild, semi-natural woodland area called Coedcochwyn Woods (a designated Site of Importance for Nature Consevation). This is made up of open grassland areas and a few ponds, as well as woodland, so it attracts plenty of wildlife - and you might spot some water-loving birdlife such as coots and moorhens. This part of the park has plenty of interest for walking the dog, if you don't mind getting a bit muddy in the winter. The other half of the park is less interesting: a recreational ground with sports pitches. This area is, however, well used by locals and is home to the local rugby club. If you're driving here, you can use the car park which you access via nearby Newborough Avenue.

This is a reasonably new addition in terms of skating facilities in Cardiff. It is a free site that…read moreanyone can use. It is really popular and it tends to be occupied a lot of the time, come rain or shine. It's located on the field right in front of Llanishen Leisure Centre and clearly visible from the main road going past. I think this was a decision by the council to allow it to be a safe environment for people to skate or ride a BMX in clear view of passers-by. Local kids that are skating enthusiasts or trying their hand at it for the first time find it a great place to while away a Saturday afternoon and fall over as they try their latest trick. It isn't monitored or watched over by anyone so if you're worried about accidents then it may not be the place for you, but a broken arm here or there is all part of growing up, isn't it?

I've walked and driven past this outdoor skate park near Llanishen Leisure Centre so many times,…read moreand it is now considered the best skate park in Cardiff amongst both BMXers and skaters. It has some good ramps and a decent layout - and what's more, it's free to use. You'll spot plenty of regulars who ride and skate there all the time, so it has a friendly sort of atmosphere - but also has a reputation for being no trouble, and welcoming to newcomers. It's the only skate park in Cardiff with a wall ride (4 foot), plus there's a 5 foot jumpbox, 8 foot high and 16 foot wide halfpipe and flatbank, a 6 foot death box, a 5 foot spine, a 6 foot quarter, a 5 foot quarter, a 4 foot bank and a Kinky kinked rail, plus more. Because this is a community facility, is outdoors and is free to use, it's also open 24/7, which is a bonus. The Leisure centre is situated just few metres away if you want to grab some food or drink - or need some first aid!