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Hailey Park

Cardiff, United Kingdom•4.4(938)•City Park, Nature Reserve

Explore a historic 100-year-old park with woodland trails, meadows, and rich biodiversity perfect for families and dog walkers.

Hailey Park is a cherished community space in Cardiff that opened to the public in 1926 following a generous gift from founder Claude P. Hailey. The park spans diverse habitats including woodlands, meadows, and natural areas, making it an excellent destination for families seeking outdoor activities and nature exploration. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks through managed woodland areas, discover diverse wildlife and plant species, and access a heritage trail that tells the story of the park's centenary. The park is dog-friendly and offers free entry for all ages, making it accessible to everyone in the community. With regular volunteer conservation efforts, the park maintains its natural beauty and biodiversity. The venue is particularly suitable for families with young children, nature enthusiasts, and those interested in local history. The park's commitment to woodland management and meadow conservation provides opportunities for visitors to learn about local ecosystems and environmental stewardship. As the park approaches its centenary celebration in May 2026, it continues to be a wonderful legacy serving the broader community.
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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

Google Reviews

4.4(938 reviews)
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Ishara Abeyratne

Ishara Abeyratne

3 months ago

Nice and clean park with tennis courts and children play area and very safe neighborhood and newly build jogging track and many litter bins around park and well maintained lone area. Good for picnic and play for children's and dog walking.

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Rajesh Maurya

Rajesh Maurya

5 months ago

A very nice park to walk and spend time with family and kids.

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Ellie Brodie

Ellie Brodie

a year ago

There are tennis courts and rugby/ football pitches. I use the park as a cut through to more interesting walks along the Taff Trail and Glamorgan Canal. You can do a pathed loop around the edges of park itself. Along the river side it is the cycle way though so you have to dodge bikes loads as there aren't two separate paths for walkers and bikes. There is a free car park, yet there are no allocated disabled parking spaces. Parking spaces aren't marked and the car park tends to only fills up during peak times. No public toilets.

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Aravind Anil

Aravind Anil

2 years ago

Hailey’s park is a lovely quiet and laid back park in the outskirts of the Cardiff, at North Llandaff. This unfenced park stretches across a tennis court and rugby/ football/ volleyball pitches to cycling and walking paths along the trail of river Taff and the Glamorgan canal. The rather long trail across river Taff has dense trees on one side and some amazing riverine pebble beaches on the other side (hiding behind the stretch of bushes). There’s also 2 bridges across Taff, one of which is a railway bridge. This trail is ideal for outdoor picnics. Barbecuing also should be possible given that there are no explicit mentions of it being banned - but one has to be responsible by leaving the place tidy and not polluting/ disturbing the ecosystem. On the other side of the trail are the parks. There are parks for kids and toddlers as well. There’s space for playing sports like rugby/ football/ volleyball and it can be alluded to the fact that Llandaff north sports club/ rugby club is located by this park. There’s also free parking which can accommodate quite a good number of cars at the end of the trail. It’s not always very busy, but might get busy during summers especially with the cyclists. The place seems to be well maintained with no any garbage spotted anywhere - possibly thanks to the responsible visitors. This place also seems to be a very popular spot for dog walking. Spotted a lot of dog walking here. Verdict: A good option if you want a calmer place in comparison with the other bigger names in the city such as the Bute park, roath park, Victoria park etc.

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elizabeth thomas

elizabeth thomas

7 years ago

I went cycling with my niece today and we enjoyed our day. It is ideal for cycling, walking and taking dogs on a walk. It has a lovely river flowing through it with lovely scenery. Outside the park you can hire bikes. There is also an area to play cricket and other games.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Hailey Park

Is Hailey Park free to visit?

Entry to Hailey Park is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

What ages is Hailey Park suitable for?

Hailey Park is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Hailey Park dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Hailey Park.

Is there parking at Hailey Park?

Yes, Hailey Park has on-site parking.

Is there food at Hailey Park?

Hailey Park doesn't have food on site — bring snacks or grab something nearby.

Is Hailey Park pushchair-friendly?

Hailey Park isn't the easiest for pushchairs, prams or buggies — stairs or uneven terrain may make a baby carrier a better option.

How long should we plan to spend at Hailey Park?

Hailey Park is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Hailey Park by public transport?

Hailey Park isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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