Victoria Park

Splash pad closed

We are sorry, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Victoria Park Splash Pad will be closed for the remainder of the season. This is due to failures with the sump pumps that feed the water feature and the pump that distributes chlorine. Despite exploring every option with contractors, the necessary parts from Europe won’t be available until autumn.

We understand how disappointing this is for our visitors and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We will have the Splash pad fully operational in time for the next summer opening season.

About Victoria Park

Victoria Park is one of Cardiff’s best-loved traditional parks. Opened in 1897 , the park is situated in the western suburb of Canton. Its colourful flower borders and wide range of facilities continue to have year-round appeal for all ages.

The park was one of the first in the UK to receive a restoration grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 1995.

Victoria Park is one of the city’s Green Flag parks .

Visitor information

The park is open from 7.30am – 30 mins before sunset all year round.

Parking: No dedicated car park – on road parking available in surrounding streets.

Features

Grade 2 listed historic park: Listed on the Cadw Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
Cast iron bandstand: Original installed February 1897, recast replica installed in 1996.
Cast iron fountain canopy: Presented by I. Samuel Esq. in memory of his parents and brother, Louis Samuel, MP in 1908, this is one of several presented for parks between 1907 and 1915. The canopy was restored and relocated to its current position in 1996.
Billy the seal sculpture: Bronze sculpture created in 1997 by artist David Petersen, recalling the Victoria Park Zoo and the park’s most famous resident.

Facilities

Children’s playground catering for children up to the age of around 12
Children’s splash play area: Seasonal opening – see below for details
Beach volley ball club
Multi use games area: open all year round – no charges
Refreshment kiosk Open throughout the year

Tennis courts: open all year round – no charges
Public toilets and baby changing facilities: located near to children’s playground

Splashpad opening times
Term Time and School Holidays	Open	Close
Weekends	10am	7pm
Weekdays (term time)	12pm	7pm
Weekdays (school holidays)	11am	7pm

Relaxed sessions for children with additional needs
Term Time and School Holidays	Open	Close
Weekdays (term time)	11am	12pm
Weekdays (school holidays)	10am	11am

How to find us

How to find us
Access point	GPS (latitude / longitude)
Main entrance (Victoria Park Road East – also for deliveries)	51.486082, -3.216633
East gate (Victoria Park Road East)	51.484284, -3.217405
South east gate (Cowbridge Road East)	51.482902, -3.217564
West gate (Victoria Park Road West)	51.484353, -3.219916
South west gate (Cowbridge Road East)	51.483145, -3.219026
North west gate (Thompsons Avenue)	51.486204, -3.220584

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