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 .
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.
The Splashpad in Victoria Park has 33 exciting features for children to enjoy and is on the site of the park’s paddling pool which it upgrades. Features include
These are spread across three zones designed for:
All included within the beautiful setting of the grade 2 listed park.
The Splashpad has been designed and constructed by experts at Ustigate Waterplay Ltd. and will increase accessibility and enjoyment for children of all ages.
The Splashpad will not open during periods of bad weather.
| Term Time and School Holidays | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days a week | 11am | 6:45pm |
| Term Time and School Holidays | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days a week | 10am | 11am |
These relaxed sessions are designed for children with additional learning needs and their families.
These sessions are free, but you must book in advance. This helps us manage numbers and provide a calmer, less crowded environment for everyone.
Book a relaxed Splashpad session at Victoria Park.
| 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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