Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Cardiff

Bute Park

Urban park· 187 ha

Hailey Park

Urban park· 119 ha

Riverside Park

Urban park· 92 ha

Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs

Urban park· 87 ha

Whitchurch Golf Club

Golf course· 82 ha

Radyr Golf Club

Golf course· 80 ha

Forest Farm

Forest Farm is an 80-hectare Country Park located in Cardiff, South East Wales. The park offers a mix of habitats including woodland and meadows, where visitors can enjoy walks and spot diverse wildlife, including birds, insects, and small mammals.

Country park· 80 ha

St Fagans National Museum of History

Urban park· 77 ha

Trelai Park

Urban park· 77 ha

Cardiff Golf Club

Golf course· 62 ha

Fishpond Wood

Urban park· 60 ha

Bute Park

Urban park· 60 ha

Heath Park

Urban park· 58 ha

Cross Covert

Urban park· 57 ha

Hendre Lake Park

Urban park· 56 ha

Sophia Gardens

Urban park· 54 ha

Cefn Onn

Cefn Onn is a 54-hectare Country Park in Cardiff, South East Wales, featuring a mix of wooded areas and open grasslands. It is popular for walking, picnicking, and provides habitats for diverse wildlife, including birds and butterflies.

Country park· 54 ha

CWM NOFYDD AND FFOREST GANOL

Cwm Nofydd and Fforest Ganol is a 53-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cardiff, South East Wales. Visitors can enjoy walking trails through mature woodlands, which are home to wildlife such as deer, squirrel, and numerous songbirds.

Nature reserve· 53 ha

Parc Coed-y-Nant

Urban park· 51 ha

Llanishen Golf Course

Golf course· 51 ha

Lydstep Park

Urban park· 48 ha

Castell Heights Golf Course

Golf course· 43 ha

Fishpond Wood

Urban park· 40 ha

Parc Tredelerch

Urban park· 37 ha

Mayflower Park

Urban park· 37 ha

Greenway Park

Urban park· 35 ha

GLAMORGANSHIRE CANAL

Glamorganshire Canal is a 35-hectare Local Nature Reserve found in Cardiff, South East Wales. The reserve includes the canal and surrounding habitats that support various bird species, aquatic life, and paths for cycling and walking.

Nature reserve· 35 ha

FLAT HOLM

Flat Holm is a 34-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cardiff, South East Wales. The island serves as a habitat for numerous breeding seabirds and is also known for its diverse plant life, popular for educational visits and nature exploration.

Nature reserve· 34 ha

Parc Cefn Onn

Urban park· 34 ha

Cardiff Golf Centre

Golf course· 33 ha

Llanishen Reservoir

Reservoir· 32 ha

Llanishen Reservoir

Reservoir· 32 ha

Canal Park

Urban park· 30 ha

Grangemoor Park

Urban park· 30 ha

Roath Park

Urban park· 30 ha

Riverside Park

Urban park· 28 ha

Fairwater Park

Urban park· 26 ha

Rumney Rugby Football Club

Urban park· 22 ha

Parc Waun Fach

Urban park· 22 ha

Rhydypenau Park

Urban park· 20 ha

Llanishen Park

Urban park· 20 ha

NANT FAWR CORRIDOR

Nant Fawr Corridor is a Local Nature Reserve spanning 20 hectares in Cardiff, Wales. This green corridor features woodlands and streams that provide habitats for wildlife, including small mammals and birds, and offers trails for walkers.

Nature reserve· 20 ha

Hamadryad Park

Urban park· 20 ha

Copperfield Park

Urban park· 18 ha

Westfield Park

Urban park· 18 ha

Sanatorium Park

Urban park· 17 ha

Nant Fawr Woodlands

Urban park· 16 ha

CARDIFF BAY WETLANDS AND HAMADRYAD PARK

Cardiff Bay Wetlands and Hamadryad Park is a 16-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cardiff, South East Wales. Visitors can enjoy the wetlands, ideal for birdwatching, with habitats supporting various waterfowl and aquatic life.

Nature reserve· 16 ha

Roath Pleasure Gardens

Urban park· 12 ha

Victoria Park

Urban park· 12 ha